Volvo wins case-by-case U.S. clearance to sell China-linked connected cars

Volvo Cars has received a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce to import and sell connected cars in the United States despite a broader 2027+ ban on software linked to China, with approvals granted on a case-by-case basis under the Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain rule. The move, tied to Volvo’s governance and data-security commitments and involving a partial stake by Geely, could influence whether other Chinese-owned electric vehicles can enter the U.S. market in coming years.