automobiles


EU leans toward big concession on autoparts trade with Japan
Brussels wants Japanese farm products on the chopping board in return.
Japan, EU make final push for trade pact
Agricultural tariffs crucial as parties seek quick action on megadeal.
North American carmakers want rules of origin in NAFTA left untouched - Mexico lobby
The auto industries of the United States, Canada and Mexico agree there should be no changes to rules of origin in the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Mexico, looking south, sees trade deal with Argentina around year's end
Mexico, seeking closer ties with the rest of Latin America, expects to finish negotiations on a trade deal with Argentina involving cars and agricultural products around the end of the year.
EU-Mercosur FTA - draft annex on motor vehicles and equipment and parts thereof (EU proposal, Apr 2017)
As released by the European Commission
EU suppliers push for Mercosur trade deal
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency in the U.S. and its potential impact on EU-U.S. trade talks has made the Mercosur negotiations that entered a new round this week a high priority for the European Commission.
Turkey links FTA to market access for auto sector
Turkey has linked finalisation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with market access for Turkish auto sector in Pakistan.
Trump ups ante on Japan trade, using cars as bargaining chip
Tokyo taking cautious approach on bilateral negotiations
Japan seeks to speed up free trade talks with EU this year
The aim is to achieve such an agreement as early as possible, before 2017 ends.
Pakistan, Thailand: PAAPAM expresses concern over inclusion of auto sector in FTA
Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) expressed concerns on the government’s proposal to include the auto sector in the FTA between Pakistan and Thailand.