US will propose banning Chinese technology from electric and driverless cars
Due to national security concerns, the U.S. Commerce Department is anticipated to propose on Monday to outlaw Chinese hardware and software from connected and driverless vehicles on American roads, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Regarding Chinese corporations gathering information on American drivers and infrastructure, as well as potential foreign interference with Internet-connected cars and navigation systems, the Biden administration has voiced grave worries.
The two people, who wished to remain anonymous due to the decision not being made public, said that the new legislation would prohibit the import and sale of automobiles from China equipped with autonomous driving systems, critical communications software, or hardware.
“China’s policies could flood our market with their vehicles, which would pose risks to our national security,” Biden said earlier. “I’m not going to allow that to happen on my watch.”
The action represents a major increase in the United States’ present limitations on Chinese autos, software, and parts. The Biden administration raised tariffs on Chinese imports sharply this week, levying a 100% duty on electric cars in addition to other levies on essential minerals and batteries for electric cars.
