Polestar says Trump administration forcing it to end U.S. sales

Polestar said the Trump administration is forcing it to end U.S. sales beginning with the 2027 model year, as Washington increases scrutiny of vehicles connected to China. The company, which produces the Polestar 4 SUV for the U.S. market, said the U.S. Department of Commerce did not grant authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule. The rule restricts imports and sales of cars with connected-vehicle technology linked to China starting in 2027, covering capabilities such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, cellular connectivity and some satellite communications linked to potential data-collection risks. Polestar reported a 7.2% share drop in midafternoon trading Thursday. It said it will keep selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles and provide access to its service network. Polestar added that only 6% of its first-quarter 2026 sales came from the United States versus 78% from Europe.