Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Banning Chinese, Russian Components in Connected Vehicles on January 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025, 10:23 AM

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that bans the import and sale of connected vehicles utilizing hardware or software with a significant connection to China or Russia. This decision, announced during the administration's final week in office, is driven by national security concerns. The Department of Commerce confirmed that the new regulation effectively prohibits personal smart cars equipped with technology from these countries from being operated on American roads.