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USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation into Brazil's Trade Practices
On July 15, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, citing a broad range of policies that USTR says …
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YANG Programming at 2025 Auto Care Connect Week
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals community. YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: July 11, 2025
State policy updates: RI expands insurance repair rules, eyes recycling study. IL sets rehab tech standards. MI updates auto repair law. OR, NH, CT pass consumer auto measures.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: July 14, 2025
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: June 27, 2025
Several states advance bills on Right to Repair, recycling and rehab tech. RI, IL and MI lead, while Maine awaits a major Right to Repair signature. EV charger funds may soon be restored.
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Commerce Announces Process to Add Auto Parts to Section 232 Tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will begin accepting quarterly requests from domestic producers to expand the list of auto parts subject to Section 232 tariffs.
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Vehicle Configuration Database (VCdb) Coverage Update
Who wants to sell more parts? Foolish question, I know, but worth asking—and in multiple ways! The standards team here at the Auto Care Association has never been a team to sit on past …
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Trade and Tariffs Update: June 30, 2025
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Trade and Tariff Member Survey Highlights
Results from member survey on trade and tariff policy
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: June 20, 2025
States advance bills on EV battery recycling, PFAS bans, right to repair, and wheelchair access. Trump revokes CA’s EV rules; WA mandates speed limiters for reckless drivers.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: June 23, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs Update: June 9, 2025
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