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Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

How Connected Vehicle Regulations May Impact US Automotive Imports

New U.S. regulations, responding to U.S. national security concerns, are set to take effect in mid-January and will prohibit imports of Chinese- and Russian-made “connected” software and hardware used in manufacturing vehicles. If combined with Trump’s proposed 10%–20% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, these regulations could adversely impact Mexico’s economy, reduce the global competitiveness of North America’s automotive sector, and disrupt U.S. trade agreements.
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