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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 (#14, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#14, 2026)

US ITC solicits public interest submissions on motorized self-balancing vehicles; FMCSA reviews Aurora’s safety exemption request; NHTSA denies Ford defect petition; EPA proposes Maricopa County mobile ERC rule approval.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#13, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#13, 2026)

EPA proposes to list HFO-1234yf for HD pickup and van AC retrofits; NHTSA issues decision on defective DTN air bag inflators; USITC launches USMCA auto ROO survey; Aluminum sheet AD review finalized; NHTSA requests comments on vehicle labeling rules.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#12, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#12, 2026)

White House increases tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper imports; NHTSA proposes FMVSS change for ADS vehicles; ITC launches review of chassis and small engines from China; Federal ozone plan advances in Wisconsin.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#11, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#11, 2026)

EPA proposes status change for recovered scrap tires; Commerce opens Section 232 auto parts tariff inclusion window; NCUA seeks input on indirect vehicle loan servicing rule; DOJ lodges Ford Ringwood Superfund Consent Decree; FTA proposes information collection extension for bus and emissions gra...

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#10, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#10, 2026)

EPA finalizes new NESHAP standards for polyether polyols; Commerce initiates AD investigation into Chinese truck bed covers; key tire trade rulings; FMVSS revisions for ADS vehicles proposed; NHTSA seeks comment on labeling requirements.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#9, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#9, 2026)

FTC directed to prioritize enforcement against false 'Made in America' claims; USITC launches vehicle part investigations; Zoox seeks ADS exemption; Commerce amends tire duty scope; GM, Polaris file Section 337 complaints.

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#8, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Washington (#8, 2026)

Section 232 auto parts tariff review extends comment; Tesla notifies FTZ Board of battery production; USITC initiates electric unicycle patent investigation; FMCSA extends comment period on lighting exemption; antidumping orders on wire rod continue.