U.S., Mexico conclude first round of trade talks on autos, metals On May 29, the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced that negotiators for the U.S. and Mexico concluded their first ‌bilateral negotiating round to revise the USMCA in Mexico City. During the first round, negotiators discussed priority issues related to automotive rules of origin, steel and aluminum, and economic security. The USTR said the two countries are also working t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

a are consistent with President Trump’s questioning why Canada should export vehicles and auto parts to the U.S. and wanting to move that production to the U.S. Industry officials say there is a high likelihood that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is seeking to negotiate the new rules of origin with Mexico and then present them to Canada ‌as ⁠a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. Greer has declined to clarify whether the USMCA would b...

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titiveness. Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) highlighted that manufacturers are currently absorbing the impact of the 25% tariffs, but this situation is not sustainable and could soon be reflected in production costs and final vehicle prices.  The sector also faces stricter rules of origin under USMCA, requiring 75% regional content, which increases costs, while competitors such as the EU, Japan, and South Korea, which face lower ...

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es-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). •    On May 28-29, Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jeff Goettman will lead a U.S. delegation to Mexico City for the first bilateral negotiating round with Mexico, which will feature negotiations on topics of economic security and rules of origin for key industrial goods. •    On June 16-17, the two countries will hold a second round of negotiations in Washington, D.C., which will al...

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id he wants to see the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico reduced, and for Mexico to raise its own tariffs on non-North American imports. The trade deficit with Mexico rose nearly 15% to USD 196.9 billion in 2025, according to U.S. ‌Census Bureau ⁠data. Greer also noted that changes to the rules of origin will be aimed at encouraging more production in the U.S. Greer said the Trump ⁠administration's issues with Canada go beyond trade "irritants...

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n the ambition remains to grow the sector. UK manufacturers still face high costs, notably in energy, and uncertainty in the trading relationship with key trading markets. More serious is the UK sector’s carve out from the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ proposals which, coupled with tougher rules of origin requirements from next year, risk undermining the industry on both sides. The forthcoming EU-UK Summit must address these issues and deliver so...

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th its plans to develop a lunar base, selecting lunar rover designs from Lunar Outpost and Astrolab for development. Under the High Achievability Task Order related to its Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract, the rovers will be sent to the moon on Blue Moon Mark 1 robotic landers by Blue Origin, with the goal of having either or both rovers on the moon before the Artemis 4 crewed lunar landing in 2028. General Motors is part of the tea...

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ather than government direction. Thailand stated that its automotive supply chains are free of forced labor, citing domestic enforcement measures and third-party audits. The delegation, led by the Ministry of Commerce, also highlighted planned Human Rights Due Diligence legislation and strengthened origin-certification controls aimed at improving supply-chain transparency and addressing transshipment concerns. Thailand further emphasized cooperat...

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ed that Thailand should maintain its position as a regional manufacturing center rather than rely primarily on imported EVs. Key proposals included widening the tax gap between imported and locally assembled EVs, linking import privileges to genuine domestic investment, tightening local-content and origin checks, promoting greater use of Thai-made parts, and limiting BOI incentives in sectors where local firms already have sufficient capability. ...

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ns. For finished vehicles, keeping the tariff rate below 12% would help preserve a competitive advantage.   Currently, tariffs of up to 25% apply to steel, aluminum, vehicles, and certain auto parts. Meanwhile, about 80% of Mexico’s auto parts industry currently complies with the USMCA rules of origin and therefore qualifies for tariff exemptions. The entire supply chain is being reshaped not only by technological change, but also by tariff p...

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, software, and hardware linked to China and select other countries.  The House bill follows the action on April 29 in which members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill called the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which would essentially uphold existing bans on Chinese vehicles based on the origin of hardware and software. Specifically what the Connected Vehicle Security Act, yet to be voted on, does includes: Prohibits the importation, ...

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China becomes main origin of vehicles imported into Brazil On May 8, it was reported that China has become the main source of imported vehicles in Brazil, accounting for nearly half of total imports in the first four months of 2026, according to data from Anfavea. Between January and April, Brazil imported 168,100 vehicles, of which 80,100 are from China, representing a 47.7% share. This marks a significant increase of 81.6% compared to the same ...

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Global EV battery installation Jan- Mar up 9.1%, top CATL with 40.7% share On May 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in March 2026.  For January to March, the global battery installation increased 9.1% to 244.6 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 71.4% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 13.4% and Japanese manufacturers...

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unction. The AION N60 comes standard with the new ADiGO 6.0 intelligent cockpit, supporting the ADiGO SENSE cloud-edge integrated large model. In terms of intelligent driving, it is equipped with GAC’s GSD advanced driver assistance system, featuring WeRide's GENESIS world model and WeRide’s L4-origin end-to-end large model. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8650 flagship chip (200 TOPS) and equipped with 27 full-scenario sensors, in...

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n Commission do not exclude the UK as the two industries are integrated such that both would suffer if the free trade provisions enshrined in the Brexit deal were undermined. The EU and UK must work together to avoid that scenario – and the looming threat of tariffs arising from stricter rules of origin on electrified vehicles – to ensure a positive outcome for industry, economies and consumers on both sides of the Channel. " Mike Hawes, CEO ...

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ts under the USMCA. Industrial infrastructure also showed strong activity, with over USD 1 billion allocated to new parks and facilities, indicating preparation for future demand. Investment remained concentrated in regions such as Estado de México, Querétaro, and Nuevo León. In terms of capital origin, the United States and South Korea led inflows, while Chinese participation declined, reflecting broader geopolitical shifts. (Mexico Now on Ap...

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next five years. After the Ioniq V, the company will add another electric SUV in early 2027, followed by more models across mid-size and large segments, including both fully electric and range-extender vehicles. Ioniq V is based on the VENUS Concept, and introduces a new design style called “The Origin.” It focuses on a strong first impression, modern looks, and features designed for Chinese customers. The long-range version can drive over 6...

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e greenhouse gas reduction quota in transport. The Second Act on the Further Development of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Quota creates initial incentives for this and is a step in the right direction. VDA stated that the planned stronger increase in the sub-quota for renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin, which is to rise to 10% by 2040 and, with 1.5% in 2030, is a positive development. This earlier ramp-up by 2030 provides important impetus for...

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took place last month in March in Washington, D.C. Ebrard said that Mexican and U.S. officials will review the USMCA “sector by sector” across various work sessions. Ebrard highlighted that tariffs on aluminum, steel, vehicles and agricultural goods will be discussed, as well as USMCA rules of origin, coordinated trade policy, and import substitution to reduce North America’s dependence on non-regional goods. Mexican aluminum and steel are...

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n-year to 47,327 units, while light truck exports increased 9.3% to 262,878 units, boosting the overall export volume. Despite reports at the beginning of the year regarding potential U.S. tariff hikes, the increase in exports reflects the continued shipment of vehicles that meet the USMCA rules of origin, including regional value content requirements, and may also be viewed as hedging behavior against uncertainties later this year, such as a pla...

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