By Katie Carson

SEMA Town Hall meetings give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

Toyota Motor Sales will host the Young Executives Network (YEN) Town Hall meeting, August 3, at its new facility in Plano, Texas, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The one-night-only, free event will be hosted by YEN—a professional network geared toward the advancement of automotive professionals under the age of 40.

YEN members and all local young automotive aftermarket professionals are encouraged to attend to discuss important and relevant topics, network with local industry leaders and get plugged into the industry. Attendees do not need to be YEN or SEMA members to participate.

This event will give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions offer members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. Attendees can also interact with SEMA staff to gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet the needs of young professionals.  

Register to attend today!

For questions, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691 or bryanh@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Town Hall meetings give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

Toyota Motor Sales will host the Young Executives Network (YEN) Town Hall meeting, August 3, at its new facility in Plano, Texas, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The one-night-only, free event will be hosted by YEN—a professional network geared toward the advancement of automotive professionals under the age of 40.

YEN members and all local young automotive aftermarket professionals are encouraged to attend to discuss important and relevant topics, network with local industry leaders and get plugged into the industry. Attendees do not need to be YEN or SEMA members to participate.

This event will give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions offer members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. Attendees can also interact with SEMA staff to gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet the needs of young professionals.  

Register to attend today!

For questions, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691 or bryanh@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Town Hall meetings give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

Toyota Motor Sales will host the Young Executives Network (YEN) Town Hall meeting, August 3, at its new facility in Plano, Texas, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The one-night-only, free event will be hosted by YEN—a professional network geared toward the advancement of automotive professionals under the age of 40.

YEN members and all local young automotive aftermarket professionals are encouraged to attend to discuss important and relevant topics, network with local industry leaders and get plugged into the industry. Attendees do not need to be YEN or SEMA members to participate.

This event will give attendees the opportunity to learn about YEN and SEMA’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions offer members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. Attendees can also interact with SEMA staff to gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet the needs of young professionals.  

Register to attend today!

For questions, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691 or bryanh@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed the “Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act” (H.R. 2353) into law. The bill unanimously passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking the first time that federal government has reauthorized and overhauled the $1.2-billion-a-year career and technical program since 2006.

“Now more than 11 million students and workers will have greater access to better training and more jobs,” Trump said at an event at Tampa Bay, Florida, Technical High School.

The new law provides states with greater flexibility to set their own goals for career and technical education programs without approval from the U.S. Department of Education, while requiring states to make progress toward those goals. Of particular importance to the growing automotive aftermarket industry, H.R. 2353 aligns students with in-demand career fields and encourages career and technical schools to work more closely with employers. Additionally, the new law is focused on improving students’ employability skills, work-based learning opportunities, and credentialing so that they are job, ready when entering the workforce. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed the “Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act” (H.R. 2353) into law. The bill unanimously passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking the first time that federal government has reauthorized and overhauled the $1.2-billion-a-year career and technical program since 2006.

“Now more than 11 million students and workers will have greater access to better training and more jobs,” Trump said at an event at Tampa Bay, Florida, Technical High School.

The new law provides states with greater flexibility to set their own goals for career and technical education programs without approval from the U.S. Department of Education, while requiring states to make progress toward those goals. Of particular importance to the growing automotive aftermarket industry, H.R. 2353 aligns students with in-demand career fields and encourages career and technical schools to work more closely with employers. Additionally, the new law is focused on improving students’ employability skills, work-based learning opportunities, and credentialing so that they are job, ready when entering the workforce. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed the “Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act” (H.R. 2353) into law. The bill unanimously passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking the first time that federal government has reauthorized and overhauled the $1.2-billion-a-year career and technical program since 2006.

“Now more than 11 million students and workers will have greater access to better training and more jobs,” Trump said at an event at Tampa Bay, Florida, Technical High School.

The new law provides states with greater flexibility to set their own goals for career and technical education programs without approval from the U.S. Department of Education, while requiring states to make progress toward those goals. Of particular importance to the growing automotive aftermarket industry, H.R. 2353 aligns students with in-demand career fields and encourages career and technical schools to work more closely with employers. Additionally, the new law is focused on improving students’ employability skills, work-based learning opportunities, and credentialing so that they are job, ready when entering the workforce. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced.

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. This third list would be in addition to 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of products that are already authorized. The tariffs are being used as a negotiating tool in an effort to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies.

The U.S. government is currently imposing 25% tariffs on $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This first list is subject to exclusion requests: Docket USTR-2018-0025 (requests due by October 9, 2018).  

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is finalizing a second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products, to take effect in August. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

The USTR has identified a third list covering another $200 billion worth of products, subject to public comment. The list includes hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It also covers many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. SEMA will submit comments in opposition to the tariffs and encourage companies to also submit comments, due August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced.

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. This third list would be in addition to 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of products that are already authorized. The tariffs are being used as a negotiating tool in an effort to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies.

The U.S. government is currently imposing 25% tariffs on $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This first list is subject to exclusion requests: Docket USTR-2018-0025 (requests due by October 9, 2018).  

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is finalizing a second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products, to take effect in August. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

The USTR has identified a third list covering another $200 billion worth of products, subject to public comment. The list includes hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It also covers many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. SEMA will submit comments in opposition to the tariffs and encourage companies to also submit comments, due August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced.

The Trump Administration is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, rather than the 10% tariffs previously announced. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. This third list would be in addition to 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of products that are already authorized. The tariffs are being used as a negotiating tool in an effort to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies.

The U.S. government is currently imposing 25% tariffs on $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This first list is subject to exclusion requests: Docket USTR-2018-0025 (requests due by October 9, 2018).  

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is finalizing a second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products, to take effect in August. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

The USTR has identified a third list covering another $200 billion worth of products, subject to public comment. The list includes hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It also covers many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. SEMA will submit comments in opposition to the tariffs and encourage companies to also submit comments, due August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs.

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

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, September 28.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due September 28. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.