Volvo Cars has received approval from the US Department of Commerce to import connected cars into the United States. This decision comes despite an impending ban on vehicle software with Chinese links, which is set to take effect for model year 2027. Volvo, which is partially owned by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding, is among the automakers that can petition for exemptions from this ban. The ban on connected vehicle hardware is scheduled to be enforced from model year 2030 onward. Previous administrations have implemented tariffs and restrictions on Chinese imports, reflecting ongoing protectionist policies in the US automotive sector.
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Volvo Receives US Approval to Import Connected Cars Despite Chinese Software Ban
Volvo Cars has obtained approval from the US Department of Commerce to import connected cars, circumventing a ban on Chinese-linked vehicle software set to begin in 2027. The decision allows Volvo to continue operations while the ban on connected vehicle hardware will take effect in 2030.
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Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban
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Volvo Receives US Approval to Import Connected Cars Despite Chinese Software Ban