2019 Newsmakers: AASA
The AASA details what’s in store for AAPEX’s new tire and tire accessory section, as well as what more to expect in 2020.
UPDATE: ACA Comments on US, China Reaching Phase 1 Deal
The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced an agreement on a “Phase One” deal with China that will alleviate some tensions in trade relations between the two countries.
Petition to Guarantee Consumer Control Over Car Data Reaches 15,000 Signatures
A petition created by the national education and advocacy campaign “Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.” reached 15,000 petition signatures last month.
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.
A Financial Look at the Automotive Aftermarket in 2019 and Beyond
Incremental pressure on the lower-income consumer from ongoing inflationary pressures and increased complexity of parts are likely to remain tailwinds for repair shops and dealers.
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.
USTMA Board of Directors Elects Four New Members
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) Board of Directors adjourned its spring meeting in Washington, D.C. yesterday, where it unanimously elected four new members to its board.
Auto Care Association Joins Groups Opposing Tariffs in Letter to Trump
The Auto Care Association joined a coalition of major auto industry groups representing nearly 10 million jobs in the United States to urge the Trump administration to avoid imposing additional tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
New AAPEX Blog Shares Automotive Aftermarket Trends
The AAPEX Blog is designed to keep attendees ahead of the curve year-round as the automotive aftermarket faces near-constant change.
Update: Tariffs on Chinese Imports and Trump’s Trade Agenda
The Auto Care Association updates members on U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports that may affect the auto repair and maintenance markets.
