Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the U.S.

Volvo said the U.S. Commerce Department gave it special permission to keep importing and selling connected vehicles in the United States.

The exemption overrides Biden-era restrictions that could have blocked cars tied to Chinese-connected vehicle technology on national security grounds.

The move helps Volvo avoid a major U.S. market hurdle linked to Geely and other Chinese technology connections.

It also highlights how connected-car and autonomous-driving rules can directly affect automakers’ sales, manufacturing, and supply chains.