Headline Roundup • September 24th, 2024
US Commerce Department Proposes Ban on Chinese and Russian Vehicle Software
Technology,Cars,Commerce Department,Joe Biden,China,Russia,Transportation,National Security,Defense And Security,Business
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The U.S. is proposing a ban on Chinese and Russian-made hardware and software in connected vehicles due to national security risks.
Key Quotes: If finalized, the rule would "prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles that incorporate certain technology and the import of particular components themselves from countries of concern, specifically the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia," said the White House. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said, "In extreme situations, a foreign adversary could shut down or take control of all their vehicles operating in the United States, all at the same time, causing crashes [or] blocking roads."
The Details: The software ban is expected to begin in 2027 and the hardware ban in 2030.
For Context: Biden ordered an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks over connected-car technology in February. In May, the U.S. quadrupled tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 102.5%.
How the Media Covered It: ZeroHedge (Lean Right bias) emphasized the security risks, saying "If Chinese-made software and hardware were integrated into these vehicles, then there's a genuine risk America's highways could be flooded with rolling spying machines." A Bloomberg (Lean Left) piece featured a Shanghai-based CEO's perspective, who "questioned the US strategy given the proliferation of Chinese software in other consumer products." and "added that an outright ban would only ratchet up existing political tensions between the two superpowers and would... impact US business in China."
Featured Coverage of this Story
ZeroHedge
Modern vehicles have GPS tracking, cameras, microphones, and other optical sensors connected to the internet. If Chinese-made software and hardware were integrated into these vehicles, then there's a genuine risk America's highways could be flooded with rolling spying machines.
The Biden-Harris administration is getting tougher on China ahead of the November elections to show the American people that they mean business with Beijing. A newly proposed rule from the US Commerce Department reveals the potential to ban Chinese-made software and hardware in vehicles connected to the internet.
Reuters
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed prohibiting key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns - a move that would effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars from entering the U.S. market. The planned regulation, first reported by Reuters, would also force American and other major automakers in the coming years to remove key Chinese software and hardware from vehicles in the United States. The Biden administration has raised serious concerns about the collection of data by...
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Bloomberg
A US plan that would further limit Chinese electric cars via software and hardware curbs may have ramifications beyond the auto industry and could result in retaliation against US businesses in China, some analysts say. US officials are set to unveil a proposal to ban the use and testing of Chinese and Russian technology and equipment in automated driving and vehicle communications systems, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News. The pending restrictions stem from an investigation into cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden...
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