MEMA Joins Business Groups Seeking End To Metals Tariffs
In a Jan. 23 letter addressed to Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the ad hoc coalition emphasized the importance of lifting steel and aluminum tariffs with North American trade partners in advance of ratification of the new United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA).
MEMA Recognizes Retiring President And CEO Steve Handschuh With Its Highest Honor: The MEMA Triangle Award
“Steve’s leadership, his vision and his passion for our association and the industry truly exemplify the MEMA Triangle Award’s mission of honoring selfless contributions to the motor vehicle supplier industry,” said Daniel E. Sceli, chairman of the MEMA board of directors and CEO of Peterson American Corp.
MEMA’s Ann Wilson Named 2018 Automotive News All-Star In Government Affairs
Wilson has spearheaded MEMA’s government affairs since 2004 on behalf of the members of the association’s four divisions: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).
MEMA Applauds Letter Calling For USTR To Establish Tariff Exclusion Process On Chinese Goods
A letter sent Oct. 15 to United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer calls for a process that would allow U.S. companies to request an exclusion from tariffs imposed on $200 billion of Chinese imports.
OESA Board Member Testifies On Behalf Of MEMA On Negative Effects Of Proposed Tariffs
Michael Haughey, president and CEO of North American Stamping Group, testified Sept. 26 before the Senate Finance Committee during a hearing focused on the impact of Section 232 tariffs on the U.S. automotive industry.
MEMA Announces Retirement Of President And CEO Steve Handschuh
The board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association announced that it has accepted Steve Handschuh’s decision to retire as the association’s president and CEO, effective on Dec. 31. MEMA said Handschuh’s decision was prompted by recent concerns with his health, combined with his love for the industry and desire to make sure that MEMA is effectively managed as it moves into the future.
MEMA Again Calls For Senate Action On Bipartisan AV START Act
The legislation, which has garnered bipartisan support, will provide a clear delineation of federal and state roles with respect to highly automated vehicles — a critical aspect that will result in federal regulation of automated vehicles, and protect against a patchwork of state regulations that could stifle innovation, job growth and the development of safety technologies that will reduce the number of lives lost on U.S. roadways.
MEMA Responds To Announcement Of Bilateral NAFTA Deal
MEMA says that, while it appreciates the progress made by the Trump Administration and the Mexican government, it encourages a renewed focus on a three-party agreement that includes Canada.
Associations, Suppliers Testify Before DOC On Section 232 Tariffs
The Department of Commerce expects to make a decision on the proposed tariffs in August 2018.
MEMA Responds To Trump Administration Announcement Of Additional 301 Tariffs On China
This response from MEMA is one of several that industry associations and companies have released recently, including statements from the Auto Care Association, MACS, SEMA, Hellwig and more.
MEMA Responds To Trump Administration Announcement Of 301 Tariffs On China
MEMA believes that retaliatory tariffs could negate the Trump administration’s recent successful work, such as tax reform, conducted on behalf of American companies.
MEMA Responds To Trump Administration Announcement Of Steel And Aluminum Tariffs On Canada, The European Union And Mexico
Many specialty steel and aluminum materials imported by motor vehicle suppliers are used by hundreds of vehicle parts manufacturers operating in an integrated, complex global supply chain.
