Trade

Mar 08 2023
Press Release

AAM Statement: U.S. Trade Deficit Widens

Washington, D.C. – The United States goods and services trade deficit rose to $68.3 billion in January, increasing $1.1 billion from December’s deficit of $67.2 billion, the U.S. Census...
Mar 03 2023
Blog Trade

Biden Administration Lays Out Trade Priorities for 2023

A new U.S. Trade Representative report says the administration is "placing workers and everyday people at the center of our trade policy."
Feb 24 2023
Blog Trade

U.S. Rightly Takes Trade Action on Russian Imports

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Biden announced his administration is placing tariffs on a number of metals products from Russia.
Feb 17 2023
Blog Trade

This U.S. Senator Hasn’t Forgotten About the Automotive Supply Chains Stretching to Xinjiang

Ron Wyden (D-OR) is angry that auto inputs are still rife with credible forced labor accusations.
Feb 16 2023
Blog Trade

Kentucky Steelworker to the Senate Finance Committee: “Level the Playing Field”

Andy Meserves' aluminum smelter has been idled, in part, by wild price swings in the international metals market caused by China.
Jan 27 2023
Blog Trade

The U.S. Appeals a WTO Decision Against its National Security Tariffs

"The United States will not cede decision-making over its essential security to WTO panels," says the Biden administration's ambassador.
Jan 27 2023
Press Release

AAM Statement: The United States Appeals the WTO’s Misguided Section 232 Decision

Washington, D.C. – The United States announced its appeal on Jan. 26 of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling against the U.S. in a case filed to contest Section 232 tariffs on steel...
Jan 19 2023
Blog Trade

The United States is Finally Investing in Its Own Industries and the Davos Set Doesn’t Seem Happy About It

Billionaires and world leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. America's leaders are coming with a message.
Jan 13 2023
Blog

Dispute Panel Rules for Looser Rules of Origin for Autos under the USMCA

Importers rejoice. This rules of origin decision is misguided and needs to be fixed.
Dec 13 2022
Blog

Japan, the Netherlands to Join U.S. Chip Ban Against China

That's the scoop. So far, all three governments are keeping the news quiet.