The United States under outgoing President Joe Biden pushed for support on vehicles but also delivered massive bans against 'adversaries' like TikTok, but the current administration is not yet done with their scrutiny against China. This is because the Biden administration recently finalized a new rule that centers on a massive Chinese software ban in the country which could essentially trump the sale of actual vehicles from Chinese brands.
However, this would have a massive effect on the United States' overall automotive industry including the two of the Big Three car brands in the country, as well as smaller manufacturers in the market.
US Finalized Ban on Chinese Vehicles In The Country
The proposed ruling by the United States and President Biden's administration against Chinese and Russian vehicle software is now finalized, set to prevent all the sale and import of connected vehicle hardware and software systems. This will essentially ban completed connected vehicles from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia in its sale and availability in the country.
The new rule centers on connected vehicles which center on the likes of wireless networks including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellite, and cellular connectivity for cars, done via the Department of Commerce.
"As PRC automakers aggressively seek to increase their presence in American and global automotive markets, through this final rule, President Biden is delivering on his commitment to secure critical American supply chains and protect our national security," as shared on the White House's release.
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Biden's Last Hurrah: US vs. Chinese Car Software
President Biden worked on this new rule since last year, designating China and Russia as foreign adversaries that could monitor the US and their citizens via the in-car systems in place. Commerce and the US government will continue their work to prevent China's "cyber-espionage and intrusion operations," citing the state-backed groups that have been discovered to be looking into US infrastructure.
China Spying Allegations, Now on Cars
There are massive beliefs about the alleged spying tactics enforced by China against the United States over the years, with the East Asian superpower having a complicated relationship with America for a long time now. One of the biggest controversies that pit the US against China was TikTok, and it is believed by the American government that it still has ties to the Chinese government through ByteDance, hence its ban.
Espionage has long been a massive issue between China and the United States, with the US authorities believing that throughout the past years, Beijing has been responsible for the many controversies against the country. Two years ago, a suspected Chinese spy balloon flew over US military bases on the American airspace and was shot down in February, later confirmed to be from China.
There have been massive red flags raised by the United States against Chinese technologies over the years, and Washington has since been vigilant against developments from Beijing as it may be used for espionage. Before President Biden vacates his post in the upcoming transition, one of his last orders of business is to finalize the rule that bans Chinese car software, believed to soon cause a total ban against the actual sale of vehicles hailing from China.
