Auto Care Association President Testifies on China Tariffs
Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, will represent the auto care industry before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during a hearing on the fourth Section 301 tariff list on Chinese imports.
China Will Raise Tariffs on $60B of U.S. Goods June 1
China plans to raise tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods as retaliation to the U.S. decision to hike tariffs on Chinese goods, the Chinese Finance Ministry announced May 13.
Auto Care Association Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Increase Chinese Import Tariffs
The Auto Care Association is urging urged President Trump to not follow through on his threat to increase tariffs on $200 billion of imported goods from China as soon as this week.
Tariffs and Trade Drama Aren’t Going Away Soon, AASA Panel Says
Regardless of whether the Trump administration can broker a trade deal with China, industry leaders have a message for the automotive aftermarket: Expect trade drama with China to be a fact of life for the next several years.
Cooper Tire Reports Drop in Net Income in 2018, Braces for Effects of Tariffs in 2019
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported its full-year 2018 earnings and fourth quarter results as well as published the company’s outlook for the first half of 2019.
House Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Requires Congress to Approve Tariffs
A new bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would require the U.S. Congress to approve imposing tariffs based on national security concerns.
Industry Mixed on Recent Chinese Tire Tariffs
As a whole, the tire industry remains mixed in its reaction to the most recent round of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, which includes Chinese tires and tire-related materials.
Auto Care Association to Host Teleforum on Impact of the Trump Administration’s Tariffs
The Auto Care Association’s Manufacturers’ Reps Council is offering a one-hour teleforum this month on the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on the auto care industry.
Auto Care Association Pushes for Product Exclusion Process for New China Tariffs
The Auto Care Association is urging U.S. trade officials to adopt a process for its members and stakeholders to request products to be excluded from the latest round of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports.
U.S. Trade Representative Finalizes Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports
The White House and the U.S. Trade Representative announced that they will move forward with tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, which includes tires and tire-related materials.