Automakers including major U.S. manufacturers are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles over security risks linked to their embedded software and hardware systems. The industry group argues that potential vulnerabilities in these systems could pose national security threats, prompting calls for legislative action. With global supply chains increasingly reliant on Chinese automotive technology, the push highlights growing tensions between economic integration and cybersecurity concerns. Lawmakers now face pressure to balance trade relationships with safeguarding critical infrastructure.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Ford, Toyota and others, is calling on Congress to enact a Chinese vehicle ban tied to connected software and hardware concerns.
