USITC to Investigate Effects of Active Section 301 & 232 Tariffs
The United States International Trade Commission (USTIC) is undertaking a fact-finding investigation of the economic impacts on U.S. industries of Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel. The USTIC says the report will provide detailed information on U.S. trade, production, and prices in the industries directly and most affected
USTR Announces Four-Year Review Process of China 301 Tariffs
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice on May 3 commencing the statutory process required leading up to the four-year anniversaries of the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, which may also result in the possible termination of the tariff actions. The first step in the four-year review process is
DOC Revises Tariffs on Chinese TBR Tires
The department conducted a review of the tariffs this year on 41 Chinese companies and amended the subsidy rate for Prinx Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co., Ltd. to 17.47% and Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co., Ltd. to 14.77%. The other companies listed in the review received a revised tariff rate of 15.67%.
DOC: Tariffs to Remain on Certain Imported PLT Tires
The U.S. Department of Commerce has affirmed its preliminary findings that passenger and light truck tires imported from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam are being dumped in the U.S.
Auto Associations, Businesses Request Trump Suspend Tariffs
The letter was signed by 160 businesses and organizations, representing various parts of the U.S. economy.
President Trump Makes No Decision by Deadline on Section 232 Tariffs for Foreign-Made Cars, Parts
President Trump is no longer able to impose Section 232 tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and automotive parts after he did not announce a decision by the Nov. 14 deadline, multiple news outlets report.
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Autos, Auto Parts
China announced Aug. 23 that it would be imposing retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods, including American autos and auto parts.
Companies May Submit Requests to be Excluded from China’s List 3 Tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative will accept exclusion requests for the third list of Section 301 Chinese tariffs, beginning June 30 and ending Sept. 30.
What’s Treading, Ep. 1: How Could Chinese Tariffs Impact the Tire Industry? [Audio]
Tire Review’s “What’s Treading” podcast brings you the latest tire industry news and trends, technology and shop management practices in the industry today.
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Tariffs Are Hurting The Aftermarket, Making Roads Less Safe
On June 18, Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey testified before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C., on the latest proposed fourth Section 301 tariff list on imports from China.
