US blames safety risks for ban on Chinese and Russian car tech
The US government is going to ban Chinese and Russian technology in connected and self-driving cars because of national security risks. The ban goes into effect starting in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware and targets components related to autonomous driving and connectivity in cars, trucks and buses. The measure is intended to protect against possible espionage and sabotage. US officials warn of scenarios in which foreign adversaries could manipulate or control vehicles on US roads.
“Cars today have cameras, microphones, GPS tracking and other technologies connected to the Internet,” said US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. “It does not take much imagination to understand how a foreign adversary with access to this information could pose a serious risk to both our national security and the privacy of American citizens.”
The decision is part of a broader strategy to counter heavily subsidised Chinese car makers and protect the US auto industry. The ban has drawn criticism from China, which calls it discriminatory, while experts expect similar measures in the EU to address the rapid rise of Chinese brands such as BYD.
The implications of the ban are significant. Manufacturers will have to purchase alternative technologies that comply with the new regulations. This could increase production costs and affect the supply chain. Industry experts believe it will take time to adapt, given the complexity of auto manufacturing. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group representing major auto companies, noted that manufacturers cannot change their supply chains overnight. The need for new suppliers could delay the rollout of new car models.
China’s Foreign Ministry criticised the ban, labeling it “discriminatory against Chinese companies”. Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that China opposes the US’s broadening concept of national security. The Chinese government has invested billions in subsidising the auto industry, allowing Chinese automakers to offer competitive prices worldwide. The ban could disrupt these manufacturers’ expansion plans in the US market.
The European Union has previously introduced higher import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to protect local manufacturers. Experts predict the EU will take similar measures against Chinese auto technology – a measure that could change the dynamics of the European market.
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