Commerce Dept. issues supply chain proposed rule to include connected vehicles in foreign transaction rulemaking

The Commerce Department has released a notice of proposed rulemaking to get feedback on prohibiting connected vehicles technology from countries that pose a national security risk under authorities that established a process in 2021 to prohibit or mitigate foreign transactions in the communications and IT sectors.

“Chinese automakers are seeking to dominate connected vehicle technologies in the United States and globally, posing new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring...