What Matters More: Who Owns a Car Company, or How Safe It Is?

The Trump administration approved Volvo Cars to keep selling in the US, even though a Chinese company owns it. The decision signals a shift: regulators now focus on whether a car company handles data safely—through encryption and system design—rather than banning it purely based on ownership. This approach reflects reality: truly domestic supply chains no longer exist. For automakers with foreign ties, the message is clear: prove your security practices matter more than your ownership structure.