--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (32) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (32) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [Study: You’re Breathing Potential Carcinogens Inside Your Car](https://blog.aiag.org/study-youre-breathing-potential-carcinogens-inside-your-car?hsLang=en-us) May 20, 2024 [![car interior](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20seats%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/study-youre-breathing-potential-carcinogens-inside-your-car?hsLang=en-us) The air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants — including those known or suspected to cause cancer — according to a new peer-reviewed study published in [*Environmental Science & Technology*](https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c10440) earlier this month. Car manufacturers add these chemicals to seat foam and other materials to meet an outdated federal flammability standard with no proven fire-safety benefit. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/study-youre-breathing-potential-carcinogens-inside-your-car?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Biden-⁠Harris Administration Calls to Triple Chinese Steel Tariff, Investigate China’s Shipbuilding Practices](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-harris-administration-calls-to-triple-chinese-steel-tariff-investigate-chinas-shipbuilding-practices?hsLang=en-us) May 20, 2024 [![tariffs just ahead](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/tariffs%20ahead%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-harris-administration-calls-to-triple-chinese-steel-tariff-investigate-chinas-shipbuilding-practices?hsLang=en-us) The Biden-Harris Administration recently called to triple the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China and announced that a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will investigate China’s unfair shipbuilding practices to support American steel manufacturing and shipbuilding. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-harris-administration-calls-to-triple-chinese-steel-tariff-investigate-chinas-shipbuilding-practices?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Explore "Electrifying the Future: Advancing Mobility" At our 2024 Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/explore-electrifying-the-future-advancing-mobility-at-our-2024-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) May 17, 2024 [![Quality Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/HWhilhelm%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/explore-electrifying-the-future-advancing-mobility-at-our-2024-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Ready for a full day and a half of networking and in-depth discussions on everything from the new APQP and Control Plan to challenges in the rapidly evolving battery electric vehicle (BEV) space? Check out details for our October 3-4, [2024 Quality Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E24QUALITY) today! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/explore-electrifying-the-future-advancing-mobility-at-our-2024-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Our Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) is back! Check out the updated and improved version today.](https://blog.aiag.org/our-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-is-back-check-out-the-updated-and-improved-version-today?hsLang=en-us) May 17, 2024 [![Assessment](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/assessment%20concept%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/our-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-is-back-check-out-the-updated-and-improved-version-today?hsLang=en-us) With the recent release of the new APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan, we’re excited to announce the (re)launch of our updated [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA)! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/our-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa-is-back-check-out-the-updated-and-improved-version-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spots are Still Available for June and July Courses! Secure Yours Today](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-june-and-july-courses-secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) May 16, 2024 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20button%202%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-june-and-july-courses-secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) Whether you're still looking for open spots at a June session or planning ahead for July, now's the time to register for summer training at AIAG! Check out new APQP and Control Plan offerings below — along with sessions on Layered Process Audits (LPAs), IMDS, effective problem solving, and more — and register today at the [AIAG Store](https://www.aiag.org/store/quality/training) to ensure your spot. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-june-and-july-courses-secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) Welcomes Honda’s Rich Marshall](https://blog.aiag.org/the-aiag-quality-steering-committee-qsc-welcomes-hondas-rich-marshall?hsLang=en-us) May 15, 2024 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welcome%20display-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-aiag-quality-steering-committee-qsc-welcomes-hondas-rich-marshall?hsLang=en-us) As project manager for Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, Rich Marshall has been a part of the Honda team for nearly two decades, including his current role in the Business Operations Department where he focuses on the organization’s quality documents and broader industry standardization initiatives. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-aiag-quality-steering-committee-qsc-welcomes-hondas-rich-marshall?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Less Than Two Months To Go...Register for our EV-Focused Supply Chain Conference Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-two-months-to-go...register-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2024 [![Supply Chain Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Canva%20images/2024%20Supply%20Chain%20Conference-1-1.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-two-months-to-go...register-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) This year's June 20th event on “Charging Ahead — Managing EV Battery Risks for a Sustainable Future" is just around the corner...have you reserved your spot yet? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-two-months-to-go...register-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Shippers must seek out experienced cross-border providers during Mexican market boom](https://blog.aiag.org/shippers-must-seek-out-experienced-cross-border-providers-during-mexican-market-boom?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2024 [![US and Mexico Flags](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/mexico_and_us_flags-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/shippers-must-seek-out-experienced-cross-border-providers-during-mexican-market-boom?hsLang=en-us) Companies are more intrigued than ever by Mexican manufacturing prospects. Mexico unseated China as the top exporter to the U.S. for the first time in 2023 after a multi-year climb. During a similar time period, the Laredo, Texas and Tucson, Arizona markets have [skyrocketed in popularity](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-mexico-becoming-the-new-china#:~:text=Import%20bookings%20have%20doubled%20from,nothing%20like%20the%20Mexico%20figure.).  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/shippers-must-seek-out-experienced-cross-border-providers-during-mexican-market-boom?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CBSA phasing in CARM: launching internally for CBSA use as planned in May and later in the fall for trade chain partners](https://blog.aiag.org/cbsa-phasing-in-carm-launching-internally-for-cbsa-use-as-planned-in-may-and-later-in-the-fall-for-trade-chain-partners?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2024 [![Canada Port of Entry](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/canada%20port%20of%20entry%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/cbsa-phasing-in-carm-launching-internally-for-cbsa-use-as-planned-in-may-and-later-in-the-fall-for-trade-chain-partners?hsLang=en-us) ## News release April 19, 2024 **Ottawa, Ontario** – Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, which will modernize the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cbsa-phasing-in-carm-launching-internally-for-cbsa-use-as-planned-in-may-and-later-in-the-fall-for-trade-chain-partners?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How AI Transforms Trade Classification and Compliance](https://blog.aiag.org/how-ai-transforms-trade-classification-and-compliance?hsLang=en-us) May 08, 2024 [![AI concept](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/AI%20on%20road%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/how-ai-transforms-trade-classification-and-compliance?hsLang=en-us) Product classification and compliance are essential yet time-consuming elements of global trade. Importers and exporters are challenged by the need to access relevant information and regulations, match product characteristics and shipment details with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) codes, and meet license requirements. In short, the trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance. 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