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Senate Bill Targets Foreign Cars | Lansing News
A U.S. Senate committee just advanced a sweeping bill that could ban cars and related tech from China and other “countries of concern,” citing national security risks tied to connected vehicles that may collect data or be remotely controlled. The legislation targets companies with more than 15% foreign ownership — a threshold that could unintentionally block German automakers like Mercedes-Benz with Chinese investments. Critics warn the cutoff is too rigid and could limit consumer choice, especially in the booming EV market, while supporters argue the security threats are too grave to ignore…
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