In January, the U.S. Department of Commerce finalized a rule banning the import and sale of connected vehicle hardware and software originating from China and Russia, citing national security concerns. This rule took effect in the U.S. on March 17th. Now the day has arrived, will President Trump keep the ban in place or roll it back? Is this really about protecting national security or are there other factors at play? How will this latest protectionist move by the U.S. impact global supply chains?
