ITC launches probe into effects of USMCA auto rules of origin
The U.S. International Trade Commission is opening an investigation into the economic impact and operation of automotive rules of origin in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the commission announced on Thursday. As required by USMCA implementing legislation, the probe will focus on the USMCA automotive rules of origin “and their effects on the U.S. economy, impacts to U.S. competitiveness, and relevancy considering recent technology changes,” according to a Federal Register notice issued by the ITC. A report on the investigation will be...