Published May 11, 2026, 12:42 p.m. EDT
Gordon Chang says China could surveil US using Chinese-made cars crossing border from Canada That of President Donald Trump The upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping brings renewed attention to concerns that Chinese electric vehicles entering North America via Canada could pose national security risks to the United States.
Gordon Chang, senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” to discuss tensions surrounding China’s trade practices, energy policy and Beijing’s growing electric vehicle footprint ahead of the high-stakes Beijing meeting.
Chinese car carrier BYD Shenzhen docked to charge electric vehicles for export. (CN-STR/AFP/Getty Images)
The discussion comes as lawmakers push legislation aimed at block Chinese electric vehicles to enter the U.S. market, citing concerns about surveillance technology and connected vehicle systems capable of collecting sensitive data.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, warned that the vehicles operate like “little Trojan horses” because of the amount of information they can collect and transmit.
“These cars are equipped with many cameras. They send data back to the Communist Party and can be monitored remotely.” controlled by the Communist Party” Moreno said during a recent appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures.”
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Chang expanded on these concerns, warning that Canada’s decision to lower customs tariffs on certain Chinese imports of electric vehicles could create another route for the vehicles to reach the United States.
“We should not allow Canadians to drive their Chinese electric vehicles across our border because China will be able to monitor the United States with Canadian cars,” Chang said.
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Chang also described China’s electric vehicles as “rolling spy machines,” arguing that the problem highlights a broader problem. tensions between Washington and Beijing ahead of the planned meeting between Trump and Xi later this week.
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