Michigan Lawmakers Propose Ban on Chinese Connected Vehicles Amid President Trump's Beijing Visit
Bipartisan lawmakers from Michigan have introduced the 'Connected Vehicle Security Act' to ban Chinese-made connected vehicles, software, and hardware from the U.S. market. This legislative move comes ahead of President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bill, announced by Rep. John Moolenaar and Rep. Debbie Dingell, aims to address national security and data collection concerns associated with connected vehicles, which have internet access and wireless connectivity. The proposed legislation mirrors a similar Senate bill and would implement prohibitions on connected vehicle software by January 1, 2027, and on hardware by January 1, 2030. The bill also targets Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The initiative is part of a broader effort to protect the U.S. industrial base from heavily subsidized Chinese automakers, which lawmakers fear could undermine American manufacturers. 
