The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened an investigation into automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) to assess “impact on the U.S. economy,” competitiveness, and how the rules fit “recent technology changes.” USMCA requires 75% North American content for duty-free U.S. access, plus labor value rules requiring 40% of passenger car content (45% for pickups) be made in the U.S. or Canada using “core parts” such as engines and transmissions. The ITC will hold a public hearing later this year and issue a report by July 2027.
