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BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive Honored with the 2020 AASA Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor
March 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive’s recent collaboration on enhanced inventory modeling and optimization tools to facilitate the availability of the right parts at the right time was awarded the...
First Day of the AASA Vision Conference Brings the Industry Together Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
March 26, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The AASA Vision Conference concluded its first day after achieving near record-setting attendance in its new digital format. The virtual gathering provided aftermarket executives with deep insights...
Aftermarket Essential Businesses Operating in “Shelter-in-Place” States Face Inconsistencies in Implementation
March 21, 2020
Aftermarket suppliers are facing disruptions to their business due to “shelter-in-place” orders from states, disruptions that go against Homeland Security’s designation of automotive parts manufacturing “essential manufacturing”...
MEMA Joins Partner Automotive Associations in Letter Urging Officials to Deem Motor Vehicle Supply, Repair, and Facilities as Essential Businesses Amid CoVID-19 Emergency Measures
March 19, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its divisions the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), and the Association...
U.S.-United Kingdom Agreement
March 19, 2020
Background: On October 16, 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) notified Congress that the Trump administration intends to enter into negotiations for a trade agreement with the United Kingdom This notification is...
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
March 19, 2020
BACKGROUND: In 2017, the Secretary of Commerce, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, investigated the effects of steel and aluminum imports on America’s national security. Under Section 232 authority, the President can...
‘Dragons’ will Debate the Economy and the Aftermarket at the AASA Vision Conference
March 18, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The AASA Vision Conference session, “The 3 Dragons, Last Battle,” will showcase a lively debate featuring the investment community and industry analysts. These “dragons” will debate the future of the...
Auto Industry Urges Administration to Reconsider USMCA Implementation Date
March 13, 2020
The following is a joint press release issued on March 13 by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), AIADA, Here for America, and the National Automobile Dealers...
AASA Vision Conference Moves Online in Response to Current Conditions
March 12, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Due to growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced it will transition the AASA Vision Conference to an online experience...
China Section 301 Investigation and Actions to Address Intellectual Property Violations
March 10, 2020
MEMA Staff Contacts: Bill Frymoyer and Leigh Merino Background: In 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) took actions to impose tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of imports from China. These tariffs are...