Hey there! 🌟 Did you hear about the latest swirl between China and the U.S. over connected cars? Buckle up! 🚗💨
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) just voiced some serious concerns over new U.S. regulations that aim to restrict Chinese connected vehicles and related tech from rolling on American roads.
The U.S. proposed these regulations on Monday, aiming to limit not just the cars but also the software and hardware linked to connected vehicle technology coming from China.
According to MOFCOM, the U.S. has been raising the stakes for a while now, slapping high tariffs on Chinese cars, keeping them out of government contracts, and introducing policies that seem pretty unfair. 😕
MOFCOM didn't hold back, saying that the U.S. is using the \\"national security\\" card to cast Chinese vehicle tech as unsafe without solid evidence. They see this as straight-up protectionism that's messing with fair competition and could hurt American consumers too! 🛑
These moves are disrupting the global auto industry's supply chain and throwing a wrench into normal cooperation between China and the U.S. in the connected vehicles space.
China is calling on the U.S. to hit the brakes on these measures, stop overusing the national security excuse, and quit putting unnecessary pressure on Chinese businesses. MOFCOM says they're ready to take necessary steps to protect their companies' rights and interests. ⚖️
What do you think about this roadblock in U.S.-China relations? Let's chat! 💬
Reference(s):
China opposes U.S. proposed regulations on connected vehicles
cgtn.com
