Delorio Retires From Giti Tire
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that Vic Delorio, its executive vice president since 2005, has retired. The 28-year tire industry veteran had been on the forefront of the recent battle over higher import tariffs on China-made passenger tires. “Giti Tire is a remarkable company with a strong presence, the right market approach and is poised
Jim’s Blog: Settle For More Than Malaise
Thirty years ago, then President Jimmy Carter delivered his infamous “National Malaise” televised speech, cautioning Americans about losing confidence, about becoming complacent. I thought about that speech – specifically the word “malaise” – in an e-mail exchange with Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., who wrote the Letter to the
Jim’s Blog: Settle For More Than Malaise
Thirty years ago, then President Jimmy Carter delivered his infamous “National Malaise” televised speech, cautioning Americans about losing confidence, about becoming complacent. I thought about that speech – specifically the word “malaise” – in an e-mail exchange with Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., who wrote the Letter to the
Government Says China Should Lobby for ITC Review
The Chinese Ministry of Finance and Commerce (known as Mofcom) continued its ongoing campaign against what it describe as the Obama administration’s politically motivated anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese-produced passenger car tires imported into the US. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories after Mofcom’s presentation during the Tire Tech seminar series at the Reifen China in Shanghai,
LIVE AT SEMA: TIA Tackles President, Consumer Education
The Tire Industry Association placed special attention on repealing recently enacted tariffs on imported China-made passenger tires and on getting a seat at the table when it comes to a new consumer education offering. TIA members approved two resolutions aimed at these issues at its annual meeting on Nov. 2. The first resolution states that
Editor’s Comment: EU-Korea Agreement Will Aid Tire Sales
On Oct. 15, EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton and South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon initialed a free trade agreement (FTA), which the EU calls “the most important ever negotiated between the European Union and a third country.” Estimated to be worth a total of 19 billion euros in new trade for EU exporters, the
What Lies Ahead: Incoming TIA President Outlines Plans for Coming Year
In the midst of this unprecedented economic turmoil, and with the entire automotive and commercial tire sectors still struggling, there are probably very few people who would look forward to taking the helm of a major tire association. However, as I assume the presidency of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I see far more positives
Lack of Support? Dealer Says ‘We Don’t Know How to Make Our Voices Heard’
I’m usually the type of dealer that sits back and watches as events happen in our industry. That doesn’t mean I don’t care, it’s just that as an independent dealer I don’t really know how or what I can do to change things. That was until today, when I read the New York Times article
Special Report: More Chinese Tires to European Market?
Tyres & Accessories – Now that President Barack Obama has stuck an added import duty on all passenger car and light truck tyres from China for the next three years, what happens next? Chinese tyre manufacturers won’t want to sell fewer tyres each year. But U.S. importers, consumers and manufacturers are equally unlikely to want
Buyer Beware? Chinese Tires Mean Different Quality Levels
MSNBC.com – The United States and China are battling over trade tariffs on tires, but for most of us, safety is where the rubber meets the road. Imports of Chinese tires have grown from 15 million tires in 2000 to 46 million last year, according to the United Steelworkers union, which has accused China of