September 14th, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Following an investigation of Chinese tire companies accused of selling their wares in the United States at prices below their own cost, in order to remove competitors, the Obama administration imposed new taxes on tires imported from China. In return, China has demanded investigations on United States automotive exports and poultry.
China has not allowed foreign [...]
June 19th, 2009 by DaveAdmin
In what might be a sign of tougher trade policies, the U.S. government’s International Trade Commission rules that low-cost tires imported from China had flooded the market. Acting on a 2005 complaint from the United Steelworkers, whose members make the steel wire used in tires, the panel found that the Chinese tires had flooded the [...]
December 17th, 2008 by DaveAdmin
Jalopnik has just posted details on the various launches scheduled by Chrysler for all of 2009. They noted, “Thanks to not being invited to today’s secret Chrysler future product event, we’re not covered by any embargoes. Good. Because that means we’re able to tell you all about Chrysler’s future product plans…today! … Remember to thank Chrysler PR [...]