United States of America: Department of Commerce’s rule prohibiting sale and import of connected consumer vehicles and supporting hardware and software systems from the PRC and Russia enters into force

On 17 March 2025, the Department of Commerce’s rule prohibiting the sale and import of connected consumer vehicles and supporting hardware and software systems from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia comes into force. The products covered under this rule include vehicle connectivity systems, including bluetooth, cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi modules, automated driving systems, and complete connected passenger vehicles. Restrictions on software imports and complete connected vehicles will apply to Model Year 2027 and later (vehicles produced from 2027 onward), while restrictions on hardware imports will take effect for Model Year 2030 and beyond. These measures aim to safeguard critical infrastructure and public safety by addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks of sensitive data collection by foreign actors.