Isn't this using Biden administration guidelines?
Disregard this parent's bias.
As I mentioned above, it's not fringe to ban Chinese hardware for security concerns. They've been surreptitiously planting undisclosed control equipment. [0] No company would knowingly add more costs and complexity for nothing in return. And if the Chinese maker didn't know about the trojan tech, then it's even more concerning.
[0] https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ghost-...
Volvo got a waiver from the Trump admin no problem. Polestar could not get their waiver from the Trump admin.
I expect Polestar will eventually get their waiver, once Elon has less clout. Until then, Elon has tariffs keeping china-made EVs uncompetitive, and this program that deals with Chinese companies that setup shop in America.