US Bill Would Prevent ‘Chinese-Connected’ Cars in Canada From Entering United States Two U.S. lawmakers are introducing the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act to prevent “Chinese-connected vehicles” from entering the United States via Canada and Mexico. The bill is driven by concerns over Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the Canadian market and the potential national security risks associated with the data these vehicles collect. Lawmakers highlight that connected vehicles can gather sensitive data such as geolocation and information about critical infrastructure.

• A bill called the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act is being introduced.
• The bill aims to stop “Chinese-connected vehicles” from entering the U.S. through Canada and Mexico.
• Concerns exist about Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the Canadian market.
• Connected vehicles can collect large amounts of data, including geolocation and mapping of critical infrastructure.
• This data collection is seen as a potential threat to national security if obtained by adversaries.