Gordon Chang calls Chinese EVs 'rolling spy machines' before Trump-Xi talks
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights concerns over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) entering North America through Canada, potentially posing national security risks to the U.S.
- Lawmakers are pushing legislation to block Chinese EVs from the U.S. market due to fears that these vehicles contain surveillance technology capable of collecting and transmitting sensitive data to the Chinese Communist Party.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno described the vehicles as "little Trojan horses," emphasizing their extensive camera systems and remote control capabilities that could compromise U.S. security.
- Gordon Chang warned that Canada's lowered tariffs on Chinese EVs could serve as a backdoor for these vehicles to enter the U.S., enabling surveillance through Canadian imports.
- Chang labeled Chinese EVs as "rolling spy machines," framing the issue within the broader context of escalating U.S.-China tensions ahead of the high-profile Beijing meeting.