Company maintains full-year guidance despite 1% revenue decline during quarter. North American refinish organic sales flat. PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) reported second-quarter net sales of $4.2 billion, down 1% from the prior year, as strong performance in performance coatings was offset by weakness in architectural markets and the impact of business divestitures. The Pittsburgh-based […]
Auto Care Association Schedules August 12 Tariff Policy Webinar
The Auto Care Association will host a webinar on U.S. trade and tariff policy August 12 from 1-2 p.m. (EDT). The session, titled “Tariffs and Trade Update,” will cover current policy developments, regulatory updates and enforcement actions. The association said the webinar will also address potential upcoming changes to trade policy. More information and registration […]
US-Japan Trade Deal Sets 15% Tariff Rate, Promises Market Access for Auto Industry
New agreement reduces planned tariff increases while securing Japanese investment and expanded export opportunities. The Trump administration announced a comprehensive trade agreement with Japan on July 23, establishing a 15% baseline tariff rate on Japanese imports and securing what officials describe as the largest foreign investment commitment in U.S. history. The deal directly impacts the […]
Ford Raising Sticker Prices on Vehicles Produced in Mexico
Ford Motor Company plans to hikes prices on some Mexico-produced models, citing mid-year pricing actions and increased costs due to tariffs. According to a report today by Reuters, prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. […]
US and Canadian Auto Recyclers Call for Tariff Exemption on Used Auto Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) have submitted a joint letter to President Trump requesting that used automobile parts harvested from end-of-life vehicles be exempted from recently imposed tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In their April 25 letter, the organizations outlined three key […]
Commerce Department Initiates Investigation on Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Truck Imports
The Department of Commerce has launched an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess whether imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and their parts pose a threat to national security. If the investigation determines the imports do pose a threat, similar to the finding on imported automobiles and parts, […]
Auto Care Association Launches Auto Parts Tariff Calculator for Members
The Auto Care Association has launched a new tariff calculator tool exclusively for its members. With several rounds of new tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration since February 2025, understanding how and which tariffs currently apply to automotive businesses has grown in complexity. To address the need for clarity during this time of fluctuation […]
Lawsuit Filed by 12 State Attorneys General to Block Trump Executive Orders on Tariffs
Attorneys general in 12 states filed a multi-state lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s tariffs. The case challenges four of President Trump’s executive orders that claim the power to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional action. The case, State of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al. was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade […]
April 17 CIECA Webinar Examines Tariff Impact on Collision Repair Industry
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that it is planning a special Webinar on Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT), Tariff Turbulence and the Collision Industry. The one-hour live broadcast will feature Ryan Mandell, director, claims performance for Mitchell, an Enlyte company. Registration for the April 17 CIECA webinar is available online. […]
Auto Care Association to Host Tariffs, Trade Update Webinar April 9
The Auto Care Association will host a live webinar, Tariffs and Trade Update, on April 9, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. (EDT) to provide auto care industry professionals with the latest insights on trade developments and tariffs. The webinar will feature Nicole Bivens Collinson, managing principal, operating committee member, and international trade and government relations practice […]
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