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US advances bill to restrict Chinese connected vehicles
The Connected Vehicle Security Act would bar imports and sales of connected vehicles tied to China, and could cover manufacturers with more than 15.0% Chinese ownership or control.
US lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to restrict Chinese connected vehicles from the US market, with a new bill advancing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, according to SCMP Economy.
The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 would prohibit the import, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles linked to China and other foreign adversaries, and would also restrict the use of covered vehicle software and hardware on national security grounds.
The bill would further target companies with significant Chinese ownership, defining a connected vehicle as covered if its manufacturer is more than 15.0% owned or controlled by a Chinese entity or a combination of Chinese entities.
SCMP Economy said the initiative reflects two longstanding US concerns, the auto industry’s fear of Chinese competition undercutting domestic producers, and national security officials’ worry about how much data connected cars can send back to Beijing.