USW Files Antidumping Petition on PLT Tires
The petitions allege dumping margins as high as 195% for Korea, 147% for Taiwan, 217% for Thailand, and 33% for Vietnam.
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.
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.
Trump Delays China 30% Tariff Increase Until Oct. 15
President Trump has announced the Oct. 1 tariff increase from 25% to 30% scheduled for Section 301 List 1, List 2 and List 3 imports from China will be delayed until Oct. 15.
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.
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.
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.
Auto Care Association Applauds Mexico Tariff Reversal
Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey released a statement June 8 approving of the Trump administration’s decision to roll back on tariffs threatened against Mexico.
USTR Releases New Tariff List on Imports from China
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released another proposed tariff list on approximately $300 billion worth of imports from China.
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.
Update: U.S. Clarifies Timing of 25% Tariff Hike on Chinese Imports
The U.S. Trade Representative posted a notice clarifying that Chinese goods exported before May 10 and arriving to the U.S. before June 1 will not be subject to the 25% additional tariff.