The U.S. wants to make sure smart cars aren’t leaking secrets to China

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The Biden administration has launched an investigation into potential U.S. national security risks of Chinese-made “connected vehicles,” just as the country’s automakers strengthen their foothold in the international market. The inquiry will be led by the U.S. Department of Commerce which will solicit public comments over the next two months about the risks posed by vehicles linked to the internet — electric vehicles among them — made with technology from “countries of concern,” including China. Although it’s unclear what specific actions could result from the investigation, U.S. officials have considered restricting imports of Chinese smart cars and related components. Advertisement...