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New Section 232 Investigation: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Parts
On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a new national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 into imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty …
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Trade and Tariffs Update: April 28, 2025
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Help YANG Pour It Forward
YANG partners with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) in support of its year-round Coffee Club donor program #YANGGivesBack.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: April 21, 2025
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USTR Finalizes Port Fees on Chinese-operated and Chinese-built Ships
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced final actions under the Section 301 investigation targeting China’s maritime logistics and shipbuilding …
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Trade and Tariffs Update: April 14, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs Update: April 7, 2025
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ACES® 5.0 and PIES® 8.0 are Ready for Industry Review!
It's finally here! With the help of the industry user community and the Technology Standards Committee (TSC), ACES® 5.0, PIES® 8.0, and new reference database schemas are ready for a one-year industry …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 28, 2025
Bills on repairs, regulations, and right to repair are advancing across states. Education and workforce bills focus on skills training. RI, FL, and VA consider key auto and repair legislation updates.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: March 31, 2025
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 21, 2025
Bills on repairs and regulations advance: Oregon, New Mexico and Vermont target PFAS bans; Nevada, Maryland and Illinois expand right to repair; Texas, Wisconsin and Minnesota push for vehicle data …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 13, 2025
States advance bills on repairs, vehicle data, and emissions. Right to repair gains bipartisan support. Maryland delays EV penalties; South Carolina debates gas tax impact.