"We've already seen ample evidence of [China] pre-positioning malware on a critical infrastructure for the purpose of disruption and sabotage," Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, stated. He emphasized the stark reality that with potentially millions of vehicles on the road, each with 10- to 15-year life spans, the risk posed by the integration of Chinese and Russian components increases dramatically. This underlines the necessity for the U.S. to mitigate potential cyber threats to ensure national safety.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo called the proposed ban a 'proactive' step and stated that there are currently 'very few Chinese cars' on U.S. roads. She noted that in 2023, sales of Chinese-made cars in the U.S. rose sharply by 45% from the previous year. Raimondo stressed that this ban aims not only to secure vehicles but also to protect American citizens from potential surveillance and control.
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