USMCA dispute panel finds U.S. at fault in final ruling on autos case

In a final report made public on Wednesday, a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute settlement panel said Washington’s interpretation of the deal’s rules of origin for automotive vehicles was inconsistent with the U.S.’ obligations under the agreement. The report , issued to the parties on Dec. 14, concludes that the deal’s rules of origin do not include a “separate, self-standing” origination requirement for certain core auto parts, as argued by the U.S. Mexico and Canada have contended that the U.S.’ interpretation was...