Automakers Push Congress for Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban, Warning The Cars Pose a Security Threat

In a letter sent to congressional leaders Thursday, the trade group urged lawmakers to establish permanent restrictions before the current session of Congress concludes on January 3. (Credit: PHILIPPE LOPEZ / AFP via Getty Images/AFP)

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is calling on Congress to permanently prohibit the sale, import and domestic production of connected vehicles, software and hardware linked to China, arguing that lawmakers should act while Chinese automakers still have a limited presence in the U.S. market.

In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Thursday, the trade group urged lawmakers to establish permanent restrictions before the current session of Congress concludes on January 3.