🚗Proposed Amendment to FMVSS No. 204 by NHTSA and Its Implications
NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, Steering Control Rearward Displacement, so that it no longer applies to vehicles that are certified to the frontal barrier crash protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Learn More🚗Procedures for USMCA Automobile Importers on Tariff Treatment
In the Proclamation of March 26, 2025, "Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States," the President imposed additional tariffs on imports of specified automobiles and automobile parts to eliminate the threat to national security posed by such imports. That Proclamation also provided that for automobiles that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), importers of such automobiles may submit documentation to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) identifying the amount of U.S. content in each model imported into the United States. This notice establishes procedures for submission and review of such documentation by the Department of Commerce (Department).
Learn More🚗New Import Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts for National Security
Proclamation 10925 outlines amendments to adjust automobile and automobile parts imports to protect U.S. national security. It introduces tariffs and an import adjustment offset system, aiming to encourage domestic manufacturing and assembly while monitoring the impact of imports on national security.
Learn More🚗Proclamation Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Parts in 2025
The proclamation adjusts imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the U.S., imposing a 25% tariff to address national security concerns. It identifies ongoing issues in the domestic automotive industry exacerbated by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Importers must document U.S. content, influencing import costs and regulatory compliance.
Learn More