The US is tightening regulations on the origin of automobiles.

VTV.vn - The proposed amendments to the USMCA impose stricter rules of origin, with the regional localization rate increasing to 82%.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed raising the domestic content requirement for cars and trucks manufactured in North America from 75% to 82% in order to qualify for preferential trade treatment under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

One of the notable points in the new proposal is that half the value of the vehicle would have to be manufactured directly in the United States. The proposal was put forward during bilateral negotiations between the US and Mexico to revise a regional trade agreement, while Canada is not currently participating in these negotiations.

Washington says the goal is to reduce the trade deficit, strengthen domestic supply chains, and prevent third countries from taking advantage of the USMCA's benefits. The US and Mexico will continue negotiations in mid-June.

The US government 's move comes as it continues to impose a 25% tariff on vehicles and parts from Canada and Mexico, along with a 50% tariff on steel, aluminum, and copper from these two countries. Currently, vehicles imported from Japan, South Korea, the European Union (EU), and the UK enjoy lower tariffs (around 10-15%) compared to vehicles from Canada or Mexico.

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