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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 (#34, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#34, 2026)

NHTSA resets medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy program scope; EPA launches heavy-duty standards data renewal; Commerce affirms van-type trailer duties on China; White House reports record automotive investments.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#33, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#33, 2026)

USITC opens cylindrical battery patent investigation; President signals new tariffs on Canadian autos; CBP finalizes e-export manifest for rail; NHTSA rules on tire, labeling petitions.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#32, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#32, 2026)

NHTSA proposes major NCAP changes; new USMCA auto content rules for tariffs; Commerce extends hydraulic cylinder duty review; White House temporarily suspends duties on Canadian autos.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#31, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#31, 2026)

FMCSA proposes out-of-service change for English proficiency; EPA releases 2026 regulatory agenda; Commerce finalizes China tire duty review; ITC finds injury in China engine review; NHTSA posts Toyota C-HR label decision.

USA Lobbying on Automotive - Washington (Q2 2026)

USA Lobbying on Automotive - Washington (Q2 2026)

American Honda Motor, Waymo LLC, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, General Motors were unusually active lobbyists this quarter.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#30, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#30, 2026)

PHMSA finalizes expanded lithium battery transport rules; Commerce requests feedback on new tariffs for vehicles and parts; White House touts auto manufacturing investments; ITC reviews engine duties; DOT adopts longer testing intervals for gas cylinders.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#29, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#29, 2026)

Commerce launches import offset process for engines; White House restricts critical mineral exports; NHTSA opens AV framework comments; New trade actions on automotive imports; CVD reviews sustain China AD/CVD; FTZ notices for solar EVs and parts.