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Position paper – EU-India trade negotiations
13-Mar-2023 ACEA
ACEA welcomes the relaunch of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. Likewise, the opening of negotiations for an investment protection agreement is a positive step towards the EU’s objective of strengthening its relationship with India.
Auto industry calls for new trade agreement with USA
21-Feb-2023 MarketScreener
In view of billions in subsidies in the United States, the German auto industry is pressing for rapid negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United States.
Canada, Mexico win auto rules trade dispute with US
12-Jan-2023 Reuters
Canada and Mexico have won their challenge to the US interpretation of content rules for autos under the new North American trade pact, a decision that favors parts makers north and south of the US border.
Mobility transition slowed down
2-Jun-2022 Anders Handeln
The EU-Mercosur agreement and the influence of the automotive industry.
Canada joins Mexico’s official complaint arguing US violating trade pact over auto parts provision
14-Jan-2022 CBC
Canada is joining Mexico’s official complaint requesting a dispute settlement panel to resolve a claim that the US is violating the new NAFTA by insisting on a stricter interpretation of a key provision on auto parts.
Morocco, Egypt finally agree to sign trade agreement
10-Jan-2022 Morocco World News
An agreement has been reached following earlier troubles in the free trade between the two countries.
Mexico asks USMCA dispute resolution panel on auto content
7-Jan-2022 US News
The Mexican government has requested a dispute resolution panel under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, because it claims the United States is improperly interpreting stricter regional content rules under the pact.
Canada joins Mexico in seeking consultation with US over USMCA content rules
30-Aug-2021 Reuters
Canada has joined Mexico in seeking formal consultation with the United States over the interpretation of content rules for automobiles
US clashes with Mexico, Canada on car rules in USMCA risk
19-Jul-2021 Bloomberg
The US insists on a stricter way than Mexico and Canada believe they agreed to for counting the origin of certain core parts including engines, transmissions and steering systems in the overall calculation.
Ford writes to EU ministers over Mexico trade deal
25-May-2021 Just Auto
Ford Europe chief has written an open letter to the trade ministers of a number of EU states to express concerns over trade arrangements between Europe and other parts of the world
UK-Japan trade deal settled nerves for Japanese firms, Honda executive says
24-Feb-2021 Reuters
Britain’s trade deal with Japan settled the nerves of a lot of Japanese businesses in the United Kingdom and gives them confidence about their future prospects there, a senior Honda executive said.
Japan-UK trade deal keeps low tariffs for cars made with EU parts
7-Oct-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
The economic partnership agreement between Japan and the UK will maintain preferential tariffs for industrial products manufactured with components made in the European Union in a win for Japanese automakers.
India’s import regulations target Korea after China: report
15-Sep-2020 The Korea Herald
South Korean exporters need to be on alert as India has been strengthening trade remedies such as anti-dumping measures to protect its industries, said a local trade association.
Trade deal with US unlikely before November presidential elections: India
15-Sep-2020 The Economic Times
The two aim for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the long run and have been working on an initial trade deal for almost two years amid a plethora of bilateral issues ranging from medical devices, agriculture, Harley Davidson motorbikes, e-commerce, totalisation pact, visa issues and disputes at the World Trade Organization.
Britain to scrap tariffs on Japan autos by 2026 under new trade deal
12-Aug-2020 The Mainichi
Britain will phase out tariffs on Japanese auto imports by 2026 but the countries are still negotiating what to do with levies on cheese under a post-Brexit free trade deal.
Japan and Britain aim for trade deal by end-July
3-Jul-2020 Auto Economic Times
Japan and Britain aim to clinch a trade deal by the end of July and Tokyo wants to secure at least the same automobile tariffs as it has in its existing European Union trade pact,
Changes to USMCA steel requirements give Mexican auto sector headache
5-Jun-2020 Reuters
To qualify for tariff-free trade, makers of heavy vehicles must meet various requirements, including a 60% regional content threshold that will increase gradually and 70% regional inputs of steel and aluminum.
Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu over unpaid dues - sources
29-May-2020 Reuters
As part of the settlement, the Japanese automaker is expected to receive between $185 million and $238 million, two sources aware of the matter said.
Mexico asks US, Canada to grant automakers transition for USMCA rules
8-Apr-2020 Reuters
Mexico’s government asked the United States and Canada to grant its automotive industry extra time to adapt its supply chains as the deadline for implementing a new North American trade deal approaches.
US senators urge coronavirus delay to June 1 USMCA trade deal start date
31-Mar-2020 Reuters
A bipartisan group of 19 US senators urged the Trump administration to push back the planned June 1 start date for the new US-Mexico-Canada trade pact.