Not content with imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, batteries and solar panels, the Biden administration is set to ban manufacturers from using Chinese software and hardware in vehicles subsequently sold in the US. The news has been in the air for some time and could become reality this week.
According to Reuters, the decision should be made official in a few days’ time, and the bans would also extend to other countries, including Russia. Once the news has been published, the American public will have 30 days to give their opinion on the proposal before it becomes final.
Why is “national security” at risk?
In February, the Biden administration launched an investigation into Chinese technology used on cars, explaining that it was concerned that Chinese companies were collecting data on American drivers.
“China’s policies could flood our market with its vehicles, putting our national security at risk,” President Biden said, before adding:“One can imagine the most catastrophic result, in theory, if there were a few million cars on the road and the software was disabled. I will not allow that to happen under my presidency.“
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