US to ban Chinese and Russian tech from autonomous vehicles over security concerns

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The United States Department of Commerce announced plans to ban autonomous vehicles using Chinese or Russian technology, citing national security concerns. The ban, which includes both hardware and software, is intended to prevent potential security risks posed by foreign technology in vehicles connected to the internet.

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo emphasized that the decision was not driven by trade competition but was strictly a precautionary security measure. The ban would apply to both imported vehicles and those manufactured within the US that use Chinese or Russian technology.

The proposed ban on software could take effect as early as 2027, while the hardware ban is expected to be implemented by 2029. This timeline is designed to give US manufacturers time to replace foreign technologies in their supply chains. Raimondo pointed out that modern cars are equipped with cameras, GPS tracking, microphones, and other internet-connected systems, which could be exploited by foreign entities.

In response, China condemned the move, labeling it as discriminatory. A spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed opposition to what they described as the broadening of national security concerns by the US and the actions taken against Chinese companies.