The US Commerce Department has proposed a ban on the use of hardware and software components from China and Russia in connected cars, citing concerns that foreign adversaries could use the components to collect data on Americans and manipulate vehicles.
The proposed rule would prohibit the use of Chinese- and Russian-made components in connected cars, including software, hardware, and firmware. The rule would also require automakers to remove any existing Chinese- and Russian-made components from connected cars.
The Commerce Department said in a statement that the proposed rule is necessary to protect national security. The department said that Chinese- and Russian-made components could allow foreign adversaries to collect data on Americans, track their movements, and even manipulate their vehicles.
The proposed rule is the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration to restrict the use of Chinese technology in the US. The administration has also banned Chinese companies from providing telecommunications equipment to US carriers and has restricted the use of Chinese-made drones.
The proposed rule is likely to face legal challenges from Chinese and Russian companies. The companies could argue that the rule is discriminatory and violates international trade law.
The proposed rule is also likely to have a significant impact on the auto industry. Automakers will have to redesign their connected cars to remove Chinese- and Russian-made components. This could delay the rollout of new connected car features and increase the cost of connected cars.
The proposed rule is a significant development in the US-China trade war. The rule is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries and could lead to retaliatory measures from China.
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