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 […]
ABPA Letter Calls for U.S. Commerce Secretary to Pause Auto Parts Tariffs
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has written the U.S. Commerce Secretary seeking a pause on previously announced tariffs targeting imported vehicles and automobile parts. The 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. took effect today though vehicles from Canada and Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be subject to […]
Trump Administration Adjusts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Shield Auto Industry and Consumers that Would See Higher Auto Insurance Premiums
On March 6, President Donald Trump announced significant adjustments to tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier this week. These modifications aim to protect the American automotive industry while maintaining pressure on both countries regarding border security concerns. The revised tariff framework now includes: 25% tariffs on goods that fail to satisfy U.S.-Mexico-Canada […]
Trump Administration 25% Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico Go into Effect Today
Also announced doubling of tariffs on imports from China to 20%. The Trump Administration announced yesterday it is implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) today to combat the threat to U.S. national security, including public health, posed by unchecked drug trafficking. The new tariffs include: 25% tariff […]
Trump Administration Restores Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
Automotive parts associations warn on impact to supply chains and prices. On February 10, the White House announced President Donald J. Trump signed proclamations to close existing loopholes and exemptions to restore a 25% tariff on imported steel and elevated the tariff to 25% on aluminum. According to the White House, President Trump was exercising […]
ABPA Warns of Repair Cost and Total Loss Impact from Proposed New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Association says tariffs would affect costs of both OEM and aftermarket collision repair parts. The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) warns that President Trump’s February 9 announcement of new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, expected to be officially announced today, could drive up the cost of collision repair parts. The announcement came during […]
Auto Care Association and MEMA Raise Concerns on Automotive Industry Impact of Trump Administration’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Announced Saturday and scheduled to go effect on Tuesday, Mexico tariffs now on hold for one month. On Saturday, President Trump issued three executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China for the failure of these countries to address a national emergency related to illegal immigration and flow of illicit drugs like […]