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Bipartisan House Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Connected Vehicles Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

House lawmakers from Michigan introduced legislation Tuesday to prohibit Chinese-made connected vehicles, software and hardware from entering the U.S. market, timing the move ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act mirrors Senate bipartisan legislation from April aimed at codifying restrictions over national security concerns. Connected vehicles with internet access and wireless connectivity pose data collection risks tied to foreign adversaries, supporters contend.

The bill would ban connected vehicle software starting January 1, 2027, with hardware restrictions following January 1, 2028. The legislation also covers Russia, North Korea and Iran.

Proponents argue Chinese automakers operate under unfair conditions through government subsidies and currency manipulation. More than 120 bipartisan House members previously urged Trump to maintain restrictions on Chinese automakers that could undercut the U.S. industrial base.