Senators Push Review to Tackle Chinese-Linked Vehicle Software, Supply‑Chain Risks

Feb 13, 2026

Senators at a committee review pressed witnesses about whether the trilateral review with Mexico should explicitly restrict Chinese-made connected-vehicle components and autonomous-vehicle software, and whether export controls and stronger enforcement can stop illegal transshipments into U.S. supply chains.

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Senator Cassidy pressed committee leaders and witnesses on whether the trilateral review should adopt explicit restrictions on Chinese-made vehicle components and autonomous-vehicle software that he said could "report back to the CCP." He framed the discussion as a national-security concern tied to vehicle supply chains that cross the U.S.-Mexico border.

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