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Automotive (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel is subscribed to by many car manufacturers, parts suppliers, car dealers, rental companies, and automotive importers and exporters. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#28, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#28, 2026)

White House imposes 50% tariff on Canadian motor vehicles; new aluminum import incentive program announced; NHTSA denies Tesla door defect petition; ITC investigates battery anode material imports; FTC comment requests on fuel rating rule.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#27, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#27, 2026)

EPA proposes amendments to heavy-duty engine rules; Tesla petition for headlamp noncompliance denied; US continues duties on Chinese automotive tires; Commerce sets Korea tire antidumping rates; FMCSA reviews hours of service exemption request.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#26, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#26, 2026)

DOE proposes Process Rule changes for standards and test procedures; EPA review of California motor vehicle emissions budgets; ITC investigates vehicle component imports; trade actions on tires and parts.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#25, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#25, 2026)

White House directs EPA to ease aftermarket repair rules; Commerce advances sunset review notice; Justice proposes NMVTIS reporting extension; FMCSA considers exemptions for hazmat and school bus drivers; USITC launches patent investigation into heavy machinery imports.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#24, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#24, 2026)

EPA revokes 2024 Rubber Tire NESHAP amendments; CPSC proposes lithium-ion battery micromobility rule; NHTSA proposes FMVSS 210 compliance date delay for heavy vehicles; tire and rim labeling collection update; Polestar blocked in U.S.; China EV trade pressure escalates.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#23, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#23, 2026)

US Commerce issues antidumping and countervailing duty orders on chassis; NHTSA denies defect petition for Kia and Hyundai models; ITC schedules van-type trailer injury investigations.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#22, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#22, 2026)

USITC issues injury determination on chassis imports; NHTSA seeks comment on parts content labeling; EPA partially withdraws SIP failure findings; Tesla, Subaru propose FTZ activity; Congressional bills target vehicle safety, connected cars.