Trucking industry unaffected by restrictions on connected vehicle parts — for now

Restrictions on connected vehicle products will affect passenger vehicles but exclude the trucking industry at first, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Citing security concerns, the government has finalized a rule to restrict the automotive supply chain for products linked to China and Russia. The ban targets automotive technology with wireless capabilities and limits importers and manufacturers regarding software and hardware on vehicles under 10,000 pounds.

Proposed rulemaking released last September initially included res…