Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico if it does not adequately deter asylum-seeking Central American migrants from crossing the U.S. southern border. The tariffs would begin at 5% on June 10 and increase 5% each following month until reaching 25% by October 1.  The White House has not defined the levels of migration remedies necessary to preclude tariffs.

The tariff announcement was a surprise because Mexico and Canada had just reached agreement with the United States allowing the removal of 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on May 20. That action had raised prospects that the U.S. Congress could pass legislation this summer approving the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA, which seeks to establish a predictable application of tariffs.  

The president’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs that are seemingly unrelated to immigration may increase the chance that Congress will consider passing legislation to limit presidential authority. President Trump invoked a 1977 law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which has been used to apply sanctions or freeze assets directly tied to national security threats but has never been used as a justification to impose tariffs. In reacting to the Mexican tariff threat, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee stated, “This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent.” Pending legislation would require Congressional approval of tariffs or allow Congress to overturn tariffs that have been imposed.  

President Trump’s tariff threat also undermines current negotiations with China, Europe and Japan since the goal is to provide certainty in how trade agreements are to be applied in practice. It remains unclear whether tariffs on Mexican goods will begin on June 10 or be delayed or abandoned pending discussions with Mexican government officials. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico if it does not adequately deter asylum-seeking Central American migrants from crossing the U.S. southern border. The tariffs would begin at 5% on June 10 and increase 5% each following month until reaching 25% by October 1.  The White House has not defined the levels of migration remedies necessary to preclude tariffs.

The tariff announcement was a surprise because Mexico and Canada had just reached agreement with the United States allowing the removal of 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on May 20. That action had raised prospects that the U.S. Congress could pass legislation this summer approving the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA, which seeks to establish a predictable application of tariffs.  

The president’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs that are seemingly unrelated to immigration may increase the chance that Congress will consider passing legislation to limit presidential authority. President Trump invoked a 1977 law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which has been used to apply sanctions or freeze assets directly tied to national security threats but has never been used as a justification to impose tariffs. In reacting to the Mexican tariff threat, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee stated, “This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent.” Pending legislation would require Congressional approval of tariffs or allow Congress to overturn tariffs that have been imposed.  

President Trump’s tariff threat also undermines current negotiations with China, Europe and Japan since the goal is to provide certainty in how trade agreements are to be applied in practice. It remains unclear whether tariffs on Mexican goods will begin on June 10 or be delayed or abandoned pending discussions with Mexican government officials. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico if it does not adequately deter asylum-seeking Central American migrants from crossing the U.S. southern border. The tariffs would begin at 5% on June 10 and increase 5% each following month until reaching 25% by October 1.  The White House has not defined the levels of migration remedies necessary to preclude tariffs.

The tariff announcement was a surprise because Mexico and Canada had just reached agreement with the United States allowing the removal of 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on May 20. That action had raised prospects that the U.S. Congress could pass legislation this summer approving the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA, which seeks to establish a predictable application of tariffs.  

The president’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs that are seemingly unrelated to immigration may increase the chance that Congress will consider passing legislation to limit presidential authority. President Trump invoked a 1977 law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which has been used to apply sanctions or freeze assets directly tied to national security threats but has never been used as a justification to impose tariffs. In reacting to the Mexican tariff threat, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee stated, “This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent.” Pending legislation would require Congressional approval of tariffs or allow Congress to overturn tariffs that have been imposed.  

President Trump’s tariff threat also undermines current negotiations with China, Europe and Japan since the goal is to provide certainty in how trade agreements are to be applied in practice. It remains unclear whether tariffs on Mexican goods will begin on June 10 or be delayed or abandoned pending discussions with Mexican government officials. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.