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Video: New Data Dashboard on U.S. Imports of Vehicle Parts
Following recent trade actions impacting the U.S. automotive industry, it is more important than ever to understand the supply chain for vehicles and from where certain vehicle parts originate.
Following recent trade actions impacting the U.S. automotive industry, it is more important than ever to understand the supply chain for vehicles and from where certain vehicle parts originate.
Key insights:
- Mexico continues to be the leading source of total U.S. imports of vehicle parts as well as most vehicle part categories.
- Asia is the leading source of U.S. imports of batteries for vehicles, with China accounting for 40 percent of U.S. imports, followed by Japan (16 percent) and South Korea (14 percent).
Watch the video explaining this data dashboard by Silverado’s Mitch Semanik for additional key takeaways.
As the United States works to strengthen its manufacturing supply chains, Silverado is committed to providing up-to-date, transparent data to support informed decisions by policymakers and industry leaders.
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