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MEMA Takes Anti-Tariff Message to United States Trade Representative
July 25, 2018
MEMA testified today on behalf of its division members before the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding concerns over tariffs on $16 billion worth of products imported from China. The trade action taken by the Trump...
MEMA Testifies at Commerce Department Hearing: Tariffs Pose Risk to Economic Security, Jeopardize Supplier Jobs
July 19, 2018
MEMA testified on behalf of motor vehicle suppliers today at a U.S. Department of Commerce hearing regarding the potential Section 232 tariffs on motor vehicles and auto parts. “The importation of motor vehicle parts is not a risk...
The Futuremarket of the Aftermarket: The Impact of Tomorrow’s Technology Today
July 12, 2018
In his AASA Technology Conference keynote address, Paul Golata of Mouser Electronics will take conference attendees on a ride to prepare for the breakneck speed of technological changes RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Autonomous...
MEMA Responds to Trump Administration Announcement of Additional 301 Tariffs on China
July 11, 2018
MEMA opposes using tariffs to curb intellectual property (IP) theft and believes that the current, continued, and expected retaliatory tariffs could negate the Trump administration’s recent successful work on behalf of American...
MEMA Warns that Tariffs on Motor Vehicle Parts Will Cause Job Losses
June 29, 2018
Washington, D.C. – In comments submitted June 29 to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) strongly opposes broad, unilateral, and import-restrictive measures – such as tariffs...
U.S. Aftermarket to Grow at an Annual Rate (CAGR) of 3.4% through 2021
June 20, 2018
Joint Channel Forecast Model Predicts Sales to Total $327 Billion Through Same Period BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
Section 232 Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts – Comment Template Available for MEMA Members
June 19, 2018
On May 23, the Department of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of automobiles and automotive parts. You can view the Federal Register notice here ( extension of...
MEMA Joins with Business Associations to Call for Greater Congressional Oversight of U.S. Trade Policy
June 19, 2018
MEMA has joined more than 55 trade associations to raise alarm bells over the Trump administration’s new trade policies and to call for the restoration of balance between Congress and the Executive Branch on imposing new global...
MEMA Responds to Trump Administration Announcement of 301 Tariffs on China
June 15, 2018
MEMA applauds the administration’s continued focus to protect intellectual property. However, we oppose using tariffs to curb intellectual property theft. MEMA believes that retaliatory tariffs could negate the Trump...
MEMA Supports Amendment Requiring Congressional Approval of Some Tariff Actions
June 06, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) supports the common-sense amendment introduced by Senators Corker and Toomey to require congressional approval before the president can adjust imports that are deemed to...