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Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Inclusion Petitions: Member Input Due Oct. 21
Member Input Due Oct. 21. Members Only | Login to view the latest update on trade and tariffs provided to Auto Care Association members.
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Seeking Member Feedback on USMCA Six-Year Review
Comments Due Input Due Nov. 3. Members Only | Login to view the latest update on trade and tariffs provided to Auto Care Association members.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Oct. 6, 2025
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Freight/Shipping Trends and Impact on Aftermarket
Overview of recent freight and shipping trends and their impact on the automotive aftermarket amidst Federal government shutdown.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Sept. 26, 2025
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Aftermarket Employment Trends
Trends in automotive aftermarket employment and job creation
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Sept. 8, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Aug. 25, 2025
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Meet-A-Staffer: Bei Liu
The most rewarding part of my work is knowing that the information I help produce supports our members in making real-life business decisions. It’s encouraging to see how our data and insights have a practical …
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Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Expanded on 407 Products
The Department of Commerce has announced an expansion of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products, adding 407 new tariff lines as derivative products.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Aug. 11, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs Update: Aug. 1, 2025
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