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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports On May 1, 2026, President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he plans to implement a 25% tariff on all cars and trucks imported from the European Union. The move follows delays by the European Parliament in advancing legislation tied to trade commitments outlined in…
Read MoreInternational Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports On March 12, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced in the Federal Register that it has instituted an investigation following a complaint filed by General Motors in early February. According to the notice, the complaint alleges violations of Section 337 related to “the importation into the United States, the sale for importation,…
Read MoreUSITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Factfinding Report in Series
On February 19th, 2026, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it will be holding an investigation title USMCA Automotive Rules of origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2027 Report. This investigation will audit the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more information and to read the official release click…
Read MoreNHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall alert for Takata air bags. The recall involves non-azide driver inflators that, after long-term exposure to high heat, may explode when the air bag deploys. The alert encourages consumers to check their vehicle using NHTSA’s online search…
Read MoreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The EPA issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment. The letter sent to equipment manufacture John Deere makes it clear that manufactures can no longer use the CAA to limit access to repair…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report on the applicability for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) — also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs) — of vehicle safety tests typically performed on more traditional vehicles. Federal law…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreCA Governor Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Certain Auto Storage Fees
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 987 into law following its unanimous passage in the State Assembly and State Senate. AB 987 will allow insurers to waive responsibility for “unreasonable” storage fees, which the bill defines as including administrative or filing fees, security…
Read MoreCalifornia Delays Start Date for Heavy-Duty Public Fleet EV Mandate by Several Years
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved changes to its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation that will delay its implementation until 2030. Under ACF, the state must ensure that electric vehicles (EV) comprise all new vehicle purchases for state-owned heavy-duty vehicle fleets. This rule was originally…
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