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ITC Opens Probe Into USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin

The review centers on the economic effects of tougher content thresholds given rapid shifts in auto technology.

Overview

  • The commission will assess impacts on the U.S. economy, U.S. competitiveness, and whether current rules remain relevant after recent technology changes.
  • USMCA requires 75% North American content for duty-free entry, with 40% of a passenger car’s core parts from the U.S. or Canada and 45% for pickups.
  • The ITC will hold a public hearing later this year and plans to issue its report by July 2027.
  • The U.S. Trade Representative has signaled potential reforms that would tighten rules of origin for industrial goods.
  • General Motors, Tesla, Toyota, and Ford advocate extending USMCA protections, while Stellantis urges USMCA-like origin rules for non‑North American imports or lower tariffs on compliant Canadian and Mexican vehicles.