Polestar says US rules will force end to vehicle sales in 2027 STOCKHOLM/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Polestar said June 25 that it will be forced to stop selling vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year after the Trump administration declined to authorize the Swedish electric-vehicle maker under rules targeting China-linked connected-car technology. The company said the U.S. Department of Commerce did not permit it to sell vehicles under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts the import and sale of cars that use certain technology linked to China, effective from the 2027 model year. The rules cover Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity, and some satellite communications technologies, citing national security concerns over the potential collection of sensitive data on U.S. vehicle owners. Polestar shares fell 5.7 percent in early trading. The rule was adopted in January 2025 under former President Joe Biden and has remained in place under President Donald Trump. It is part of wider U.S. efforts to restrict Chinese-made and China-linked vehicles while supporting domestic car manufacturing. Imports of Chinese electric vehicles already face high tariffs, while lawmakers have proposed additional restrictions. Polestar, which is based in Sweden and majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said it would continue selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the United States and maintain access to its service network. The Commerce Department did not immediately comment. Polestar had warned in 2024 that the connected-vehicle rules would "effectively prohibit" it from selling vehicles in the United States, including models manufactured there. "The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe," Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said. The automaker has increasingly focused on Europe as its U.S. sales remain weak amid