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Closing Auto Tariffs Loopholes: Clarifying Origin of Vehicles from Adversary Nations

This Act aims to change how the country of origin is determined for passenger motor vehicles if they were produced or assembled by entities linked to designated foreign adversary nations. These vehicles will be treated as originating in the adversary country, potentially subjecting them to higher tariffs. For citizens, this could impact the availability and price of certain imported cars, potentially increasing purchase costs or limiting model choices.
Key points
Passenger vehicles (classified under heading 8703) produced or finally assembled by entities linked to foreign adversaries will be treated as originating in that adversary country.
The change takes effect 180 days after enactment and is intended to close loopholes in auto tariffs.
The list of foreign adversaries includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela (under Maduro), and Syria.
An entity is considered linked if a foreign adversary party holds at least 25% of its equity interests, directly or indirectly.
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Print number: 118_S_3863
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Closing Auto Tariffs Loopholes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3863.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Passenger vehicles (classified under heading 8703) produced or finally assembled by entities linked to foreign adversaries will be treated as originating in that adversary country.
  • The change takes effect 180 days after enactment and is intended to close loopholes in auto tariffs.
  • The list of foreign adversaries includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela (under Maduro), and Syria.
  • An entity is considered linked if a foreign adversary party holds at least 25% of its equity interests, directly or indirectly.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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