Government - Legal
The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association has joined an "urgent call" to transform and enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.
A fraud trial against former president of tire importer and distributor Winland International Inc. has been delayed a third time, this time until Feb. 26, 2024.
After a coalition of attorneys general withdrew objections, a U.S. district judge gave preliminary approval to a revised settlement involving 3M and public water suppliers over contamination caused by PFAS chemicals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has signaled his opposition to legislation that would permanently ban driverless big rigs from operating on the state's public roads.
The Brazilian government has increased import tariffs for natural rubber in a bid to strengthen the trading position of local producers.
China's Commerce Ministry has extended antidumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from the U.S., European Union, United Kingdom and Singapore.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has invalidated rules that regulate permissible levels of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water
Earthjustice has filed its second legal document, demanding an immediate ban on the tire additive—this time on behalf of the Institute for Fisheries Resources and the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman's Associations.
To demonstrate its commitment to energy efficiency and the environment, Cabot has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program.
On Juy 27, the International Trade Commission of South Africa has introduced five-year antidumping duties on new pneumatic tires originating from China.