Biden administration proposes ban of Chinese, Russian car parts

The Biden administration is proposing a rule to prevent the sale and import of Chinese- and Russian-made hardware and software for connected vehicles due to security concerns. Officials are worried about the risk of foreign interference in vehicles that can communicate externally through various systems like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This ban is strictly about national security and not trade or economic advantage, according to US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo. The proposal comes after an investigation into the threat Chinese-made vehicles pose to national security. The rule would go into effect for vehicles modeled in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware. The US auto industry may need to adapt its supply chain to comply with the potential rule.