DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA INC

AUT · Automotive Industry

Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization including provisions related to autonomous vehicles, vehicle safety provisions and NHTSA reform. Issues related to Light-duty Vehicle GHG emission regulations (EPA) and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). Issues related to ongoing implementation of the Department of Commerce BIS Final Rule entitled Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Issues related to immediate expensing of R&D, capital equipment expensing, interest deductibility, international tax provisions established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, proposed Sec. 899, and ongoing implementation of H.R. 1

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Issues related to potential impact to DENSO U.S. facilities related to Sec. 232 duties on steel, aluminum and derivative goods; Sec. 232 duties on automotive components and continuing implementation/modification of the program; Sec. 232 duties on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts; and duties imposed under IEEPA. Issues related to USMCA review and interaction of USMCA with existing tariff regimes. Issues related to pending Sec. 232 investigations including semiconductors, critical minerals, and robotics and industrial machinery.