AAPC head lauds temporary ‘duty deferral’ for auto companies once USMCA takes effect

Customs and Border Protection’s U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing instructions, updated on Tuesday, say auto companies have until the end of the year to show they are complying with the deal’s rules of origin -- a deadline extension American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt said was crucial for the industry. USMCA will enter into force on July 1. However, vehicle producers, exporters and importers will have until Dec. 31 to provide the government certification showing they are complying with USMCA’s rules...