US Lawmakers Urge Mexican President-Elect to Address Chinese Vehicle Security Risks

Concerns over data security and potential surveillance prompt call for national review and bilateral talks.

About 20 US Congress Democrats have asked Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum to address security concerns related to Chinese-made internet-connected vehicles in Mexico.
Lawmakers fear that data collected by these vehicles could be used by China for surveillance or remote control, posing a national security threat.
The call for action includes a request for a national review and a delegation visit to the US by early 2025 for discussions.
US President Joe Biden has proposed banning Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads, effectively barring Chinese cars from the US market.
Chinese automaker BYD's plans to build a factory in Mexico have raised concerns that Chinese companies might use Mexico as a base to circumvent US tariffs.