US Bill Would Prevent ‘Chinese-Connected’ Cars in Canada From Entering United States
Two U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce a bill aimed at preventing “Chinese-connected vehicles” from entering the United States via Canada and Mexico, amid growing concerns over Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the Canadian market. U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and Senator Elissa Slotkin, both Democrats, announced the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act last week at […]
TL;DR
- A bill called the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act is being introduced.
- The bill aims to stop "Chinese-connected vehicles" from entering the U.S. through Canada and Mexico.
- Concerns exist about Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the Canadian market.
- Connected vehicles can collect large amounts of data, including geolocation and mapping of critical infrastructure.
- This data collection is seen as a potential threat to national security if obtained by adversaries.