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U.S.-Japan Deal “in Principle” Holds Promise for Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers
August 27, 2019
A trade deal was announced August 25 by President Trump and his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at the G-7 Summit, and MEMA is encouraged by the news. The agreement, which at this point is only “in principle,”...
AASA Technology Conference to Explore Digital Products
August 22, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Attendees at the 2019 AASA Technology Conference will explore unique ways to develop and introduce new aftermarket products. Charles Vaillant, Chief Technology Officer for Mann+Hummel, will present...
Talks with Congressional Leaders Focus on Policies that Impact Motor Vehicle Suppliers
August 21, 2019
Three members of Congress joined MEMA and business leadership Monday for high-level discussions about the risks and challenges created by a series of international trade policies that have impacted the motor vehicle supplier...
Supplier Advocacy Network: MEMA Will Host Roundtable with Indiana Congressman Date: August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
As part of an ongoing effort to connect motor vehicle parts suppliers with legislators on issues that impact the industry, MEMA will host a supplier roundtable discussion with Rep. Greg Pence of Indiana on August 27. The event...
Supplier Advocacy Network: MEMA Hosts Michigan Roundtable with Two Congresswomen
August 19, 2019
Today, MEMA is hosting the Michigan Delegation Supplier Roundtable with Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens of Michigan. MEMA President and CEO Bill Long, along with other staff members, are discussing the state of the motor...
MEMA Supports Suppliers and Urges No Tariffs on Copper Alloy Products from the EU
August 07, 2019
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) weighed in on behalf of motor vehicle suppliers urging that tariffs not be placed on copper alloy products as retaliation against the EU’s failure to revoke subsidies deemed...
MEMA Thought Leader to Present to CAR MBS 2019
August 02, 2019
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ann Wilson will be given a presentation on current and emerging trade issues within the automotive industry at the CAR MBS 2019...
MEMA Responds to Imposition of Additional Tariffs on Goods from China
August 02, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – MEMA has repeatedly called for China and the United States to work together to reach a trade agreement that works for both countries. It was our hope that on-going talks would lead to an agreement and allow the...
MEMA Weighs in on Effort to Stop Sales of Counterfeit Motor Vehicle Parts
July 31, 2019
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) responded to a call by the Department of Commerce to explore ways to prevent counterfeit motor parts from being sold in on-line markets. Commerce is seeking information in...
MEMA, HDMA Call for Repeal of Outdated Excise Tax Holding Back Modernization of Truck Fleet
July 25, 2019
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its division the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, has joined 20 other trade associations calling for congressional leadership to support legislation that...