Analysis of the Impact of U.S. Ban on Chinese Automotive Software and Hardware
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final rule prohibiting the import and sale of vehicle connectivity system (VCS) hardware and software, as well as automated driving system (ADS) software, from entities associated with China and Russia. The final rule further defines the scope of restrictions and exemptions. However, the implementation timeline remains unchanged, with the software ban set for 2027 and the hardware ban for 2030. Under the ban, in addition to impacting Chinese autonomous driving companies and related component suppliers, it will also affect the deployment strategies of international automakers. However, Taiwanese manufacturers have an opportunity to receive order transfers, particularly in the supply chain for telematics control units (TCUs).