This is a step forward in addressing the national security threat posed by Chinese-made cars, but there is much more to be done.
The Commerce Department said Monday Proposal for ban announced Regarding “the sale or importation of connected vehicles incorporating certain technologies, and the importation of certain parts themselves from countries of concern, specifically the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia.”
The Biden administration cited national security as the primary reason for the proposed ban, with the White House noting that “increasing vehicle connectivity creates opportunities for the collection and misuse of sensitive information.” Both connected car hardware and software can enable the capture of sensitive data and “present opportunities for malicious actors to disrupt the operation of the infrastructure or the vehicles themselves.”
“The Department of Commerce has determined that certain technologies used in connected vehicles from China and Russia pose particularly serious threats. These countries of concern could use critical technologies in our supply chain for surveillance or sabotage to undermine our national security,” the White House said. Written.
Under the proposal, certain connected car systems from China and Russia would be banned from being sold or imported into the U.S. The ban would apply to vehicle connectivity systems such as Bluetooth, cellular, satellite and WiFi, as well as autonomous driving systems. The proposed rules would also include restrictions on connected cars that use these hardware and software systems.
AAM President Scott Paul He said the proposal is an important piece of the puzzle. To address the significant threat posed by Chinese-made vehicles:
“China has and will continue to exploit every opportunity to undermine U.S. national security. Connected cars have huge implications. The Commerce Department’s proposed ban would be an important strategy to protect U.S. data and the automotive sector, but it is only a first step in addressing the wave of Chinese vehicles sweeping the world. A comprehensive approach is needed to truly address the economic and national security threats posed by Chinese vehicles.”
The Commerce Department’s proposal would apply not only to passenger cars, but also to other vehicles on the road, such as buses. Urged What the agency should do became clear when it submitted comments to the Commerce Department on the issue in April.
This type of connected technology certainly poses a national security threat to the US, as giving China or Russia direct access to vehicles could lead to the theft of data or hacking into the systems required to operate them. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said: put“It is not difficult to imagine how a foreign adversary with access to this information could pose serious risks to both our national security and the privacy of Americans.”
But auto imports from China also pose an existential threat to the U.S. economy in general.
Australia A February report warned The report warns that the introduction of Chinese vehicles into the U.S. market “could be an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto industry.” These cars, trucks and SUVs include: Large subsidies from the Chinese government And (allegedly) Use practices such as forced labor.
Since our report was published, China has not relaxed its auto ambitions. Global car exports surge China’s domestic car sales Significantly slowed down.
Here’s how the Biden administration responded: China to raise tariffs on electric vehicles to 100%which has barred most Chinese-made cars from the U.S. market. But China has been circumventing U.S. trade restrictions and Using Mexico as a back door to the U.S. market.
The February report outlined several additional policy measures to address China’s unfair trade practices, including enacting the Level Playing Field Act 2.0 to address circumvention tactics, fully enforcing and tightening the rules of origin for all auto parts in the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), rigorously enforcing the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and reinstating Section 421 import surge protections.
