Biden Bans Chinese Tech in Cars

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(VitalNews.org) – In a rare decisive move to protect national security, the Biden administration has enacted a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in vehicles.

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This action stands as a significant aspect of President Biden’s plan to curb foreign influence and bolster domestic technological resilience.

The prohibition reveals serious concerns about data misuse and foreign interference.

The U.S. finalized a comprehensive rule that restricts Chinese and Russian technologies from being incorporated into vehicles, particularly focusing on the automotive sector’s rapid computerization.

This regulation, applying initially to passenger vehicles under 10,001 pounds, targets connected cars equipped with software and hardware for external connectivity and autonomous driving systems connected to these foreign nations.

“Cars today aren’t just steel on wheels — they’re computers,” stated Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

Starting with model year 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, the rule represents President Biden’s wider strategy to mitigate risk in the U.S. automobile industry.

Vehicles manufactured by companies with ties to China or Russia will face restrictions, even if assembled on American soil.

Restrictions will also apply to vehicles without a specific model year starting in 2029.

The initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to promoting American technological advancement and security.

President Biden’s efforts aim to retain the United States’ leadership in AI and technology while reducing the risk of foreign manipulation.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that the intention is clear: “This is a targeted approach to ensure we keep PRC and Russian-manufactured technologies off American roads.”

The move may provoke a response from China, which has already criticized U.S. AI-related export restrictions as a breach of international trade norms.

Such tensions underscore the geopolitical stakes involved in these tech policies and highlight the broader rivalry between the U.S. and China.

“China is trying to dominate the future of the auto industry,” commented National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard.

This prohibition represents a part of broader U.S. efforts to curb Chinese imports of other key technologies, including plans to ban TikTok and impose restrictions on solar panels.

The Commerce Department continues to explore expanding these restrictions to include commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks, considering an evolving threat landscape.

Amidst this unfolding policy landscape, the U.S. remains focused on ramping up domestic automotive and AI infrastructure development.

President Biden’s executive order to develop AI data centers on federal land further emphasizes this direction, marking a pivotal step in strengthening American technological infrastructure.

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