June 14, 2026 to June 20, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news for car manufacturers, parts suppliers, car dealers, rental companies, and importers/exporters in the automotive industry. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

Antidumping Duty Orders Issued for Chassis and Subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam

The Department of Commerce announced the issuance of antidumping duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies imported from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam, following affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC). The orders apply to chassis for container carriage via road, rail, and marine transport, whether finished or unfinished, and include a wide range of subassemblies. Estimated weighted-average dumping margins range from 32.37% for Mexico, 72.85% and up for Thailand, and 186.84% for Vietnam. The orders instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on relevant entries, with suspension of liquidation and cash deposits resuming on publication of the ITC's final injury determinations.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Countervailing Duty Orders Imposed on Chassis and Subassemblies from Mexico and Thailand

The Department of Commerce is issuing countervailing duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies from Mexico and Thailand following ITC's affirmative final determinations. Subsidy rates reach 76.91% for listed Mexican producers and range around 10% for Thai manufacturers. Unliquidated entries of subject merchandise entered after August 1, 2025, will be subject to assessment of countervailing duties. Provisional measures expired on November 29, 2025, but suspension of liquidation and cash deposit collection resumed with the new orders. Annual inquiry service lists for these orders are established in Commerce's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

NHTSA Denies Motor Vehicle Defect Petition for Kia and Hyundai Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published its denial of defect petition DP21-003 concerning alleged speed control and runaway throttle issues in 52 Hyundai and Kia models and model years, including SUV and sedan lines spanning 2004 to 2022. After reviewing technical complaints, vehicle inspection data, and event data recorder records, NHTSA concluded no defect trend warranted investigation. The denial notice specifies that no formal investigation will be opened, though the agency may take future action if warranted by new information.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

ITC Schedules Final Phase of Van-Type Trailers Injury Investigations

The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into van-type trailers and subassemblies imported from Canada, China, and Mexico, targeting trailers with fully enclosed cargo spaces and related subassemblies. The case covers imports under HTSUS subheadings 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50 and follows preliminary determinations that subsidies may be present. The hearing is set for August 20, 2026, with written testimony deadlines on August 14 and August 27, 2026. Commerce has terminated its CVD investigation against Canada, while proceedings against China and Mexico continue.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Transfer of Pesticide Information to Department of Justice in Active Dicamba Litigation

The Environmental Protection Agency announced ongoing transfer of pesticide registration data, including confidential business information concerning dicamba products, to the Department of Justice for use in consolidated court cases (American Soybean Association v. EPA and National Family Farm Coalition v. EPA). EPA intends to seek a Protective Order to restrict disclosure of protected information, enforce use for litigation only, and mandate destruction or return of protected records at litigation's conclusion.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act

Bill 9335, titled Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill addresses transmission technologies aimed at cost reduction, and is at the committee review stage.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Clarifying Tariff Treatment for Merchandise in US Foreign-Trade Zones

Bill 4793 seeks to clarify provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and the Foreign Trade Zones Act concerning proper tariff treatment for merchandise in US foreign-trade zones. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Cancellation of Paraquat Pesticide Registration

Bill 9357 proposes the cancellation of all registrations and uses of paraquat pesticide. The bill was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models: Ford and other automakers are seeking licenses for China-built models in response to US connected-car regulations.
• EVs are seen as the cars of the future. Some worry about present jobs: Industry experts are discussing employment concerns during the electric vehicle transition.
• Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators: Reuters reports Tesla gave inaccurate 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European authorities.
• US senators ask for review of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' safety data, citing Reuters report: US senators requested a review of Tesla’s 'Full Self-Driving' safety information following a Reuters article.
• Soaring scrap aluminium exports threaten UK defence, auto supply chains, industry group says: A UK industry group warns scrap aluminum exports may impact UK defense and auto supply chains.
• FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise: AP investigates claims linking car insurance premiums to immigration and finds expert disagreement.
• US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops: Reuters reports the US-Iran deal is not expected to provide immediate relief for automotive repair shops.
• Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows: Global electric vehicle registrations increased by 3% in May according to BMI data.

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