US lawmakers warn Chinese EVs could be 'rolling spy machines' entering via Canada
Concerns are growing over Chinese electric vehicles entering North America through Canada. Experts warn these cars could pose national security risks to the United States. The issue arises as tensions between the U.S. and China escalate ahead of a key meeting between their leaders. Gordon Chang, a senior fellow at Gatestone Institute, described Chinese EVs as 'rolling spy machines'. He warned that Canada’s lowered tariffs on these imports might let them cross into the U.S. via the Canadian border.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, echoed these fears, calling the vehicles 'little Trojan horses'. He explained they have numerous cameras and can be remotely controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Lawmakers are now pushing legislation to block these cars from the U.S. market over surveillance and data collection concerns.
The discussions come as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The proposed laws aim to prevent Chinese EVs from entering the U.S. due to their potential for spying. Security worries centre on data collection and remote control capabilities. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping may address these rising tensions.
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