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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 (#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.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#21, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#21, 2026)

White House expands tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper; NHTSA removes obsolete vehicle safety requirements; ITC reviews tire orders; Customs enforcement tightened; consent decree resolves emission control violations.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#20, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#20, 2026)

EPA finalizes major HFC rules; NHTSA proposes New Car Assessment Program changes for rear automatic braking; Commerce reviews antidumping order on Chinese engine parts; USITC investigates Caterpillar Section 337 complaint; White House rescinds off-road vehicle orders.