The immediate action was the opening of a Commerce Department investigation into security threats, which could lead to new regulations or restrictions on Chinese vehicles. "China is determined to dominate the future of the auto market, including by using unfair practices," Biden said in a statement accompanying the announcement. (Photo: New York Times)At Biden's direction, the Commerce Department has begun an investigation into the threat from technology embedded in Chinese EVs. Administration officials noted that American auto manufacturers that sold vehicles to customers in China were essentially forced by Chinese officials to use Chinese software in their vehicles. Biden officials said the investigation could result in new US restrictions on vehicles that depended on software from China.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2024 12:47 UTC