On July 22, U.S. President Trump said the U.S. has “concluded” a trade deal with the Philippines that includes a 19% tariff on goods imported from the southeast Asian country.
The Philippines will not impose tariffs on U.S. goods as part of the deal, according to Trump, who praised the country for what he described a

New details provided to Congress reveal the Trump administration's intentions to offer thousands of federal employees financial incentive programs to depart their jobs, including the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which will shed around 25% of its current staff, taking that figure

On July 18, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the Common Road Transport Office (BGL, FNTR, NLA), and TLN welcomed Denmark’s efforts to reach an agreement on revising the EU Weights and Dimensions Directive during its EU Council Presidency.
The road transport sector and vehicle makers are comm

The European Commission had appeared on course for an agreement in which the EU would still have faced a 10% U.S. tariff on most of its exports, with some concessions. Those hopes appear ended after President Trump's threat to impose a 30% tariff by August 1, and following talks between EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Še

On July 21, UK Roads Minister launched a public consultation on the new Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme. This will shape how self-driving taxis, private-hire vehicles, and buses are regulated in Great Britain.
The focus will be on safety, innovation, world-leading rules, and accessibility. Self-d

Reported on July 18, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance is considering increasing the excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use little or no locally made parts. The plan is especially focused on electric pickup trucks. A ministry source, speaking anonymously, said the proposal is part of a broader str

Announced on July 16, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has released a policy package to help Thai businesses adapt to U.S. tariffs and intensifying global trade pressures. Aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening supply chains, and expanding market access, the package responds to investor concerns

On July 17, the U.S. Commerce Department announced it had issued a determination to impose preliminary anti-dumping (AD) duties of 93.5% on anode active material (AAM), which includes both synthetic and natural graphite imports from China. 
The effective tariff rate for AAM is now 160% which includes the previously a

On July 16, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz South Africa is rethinking its operations at the East London plant as the South African industries that rely on exports are facing major challenges due to upcoming US tariffs. 
Acting Eastern Cape Premier said there are serious concerns that MBSA could leave th

On July 17, multiple media reported that Volvo Cars plans to begin U.S. production of its two most popular crossovers within the next few years to avoid paying a 30% tariff on the imported models.
According to two people familiar with the plan, the company will start building the midsize XC60 in January 2027 at its R

On July 16, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, awarded EUR 90.2 million in grants and loans from the third round of the Electric and Connected Vehicle PERTE (Perte for Electric and Connected Vehicles) in its value chain section to 13 companies. The following are the receivers 
RENAULT ESPAÑA (Palencia) (Gra

On July 16, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU), in a social media post, announced that the CCCEU Auto Working Group met with EU Commissioner Šefčovič’s cabinet and INTA Chair Bernd Lange in Brussels. The working group includes NIO, XPeng, Xiaomi, EVE Energy, Gotion, and CATARC. They talked about China-EU

On July 16, Cenex announced that it will assist the UK Government for the new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) in partnership with Energy Saving Trust. This GBP 30 million investment is expected to support the installation of over 3,000 vans and 200 HGV chargepoints. This support includes designing assessment frameworks,

On July 15, the Ministry of Economy, France, announced that the government has decided to renew the social leasing scheme for electric cars in 2025. The goal is to offer the rental of at least 50,000 electric cars to low-income households. Orders will open on September 30, 2025. It will have a budget of EUR 370 milli

On July 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Hub). 
The Hub strengthens cooperation between ACEA and national automotive as

On July 17, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, initiated the formulation of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047). The plan aims to boost innovation, enhance global competitiveness, and drive sustainable development, positioning India as a global automotive leader by 2047.
The inaugural meet

On July 14, naamsa (The Automotive Business Council) announced that it has acknowledged the official communication sent by President Trump to the South African Government, regarding the imposition of a unilateral 30% reciprocal trade tariff.
The announced tariffs have impacted trade, with vehicle exports to the U.S.

On July 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 396th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”.
A number of products of independent automobile brands such as BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and FAW Group, as well as joint-venture automobil