U.S. Considers Eliminating Chicken Tax

The Detroit Three has long dominated the U.S. truck segment, partly because of the Chicken Tax, which imposes a 25-percent tax on imported trucks. The U.S., however, may consider eliminating the tax if other countries like Japan agree to loosen or discontinue restrictions placed on American-made goods. 

The U.S.high quality auto scanners sale will help read and diagnose automotive problems on OBDI and OBDII compliant vehicles.For more information,click:www.smartobd2s.com is currently negotiating free-trade agreements with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a group of 12 countries including Japan. The U.S. is reportedly using the Chicken Tax, which was enacted 50 years ago, as a bargaining chip for domestic automakers to increase their presence in emerging markets. 


Axing the Chicken Tax could benefit American consumers as well. A number of industry analysts claim the tax has contributed to the rise in pickup truck prices in recent years. Since 2005, the selling price of full-size trucks has increased by at least twice the rate of the industry overall, according to The Detroit News. Increased demand for luxury amenities have contributed to the rise in truck prices, but some suggest the lack of competition have played a role as well. That said, it's unlikely the Detroit Three will experience drastic drop in market share should the tax disappear. 

In an interview with The Detroit News Daniel Ikenson, who is the director of the Cato Institute's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies,China Suppliers-SellAXIAL NEEDLE BEARING,best axial needle bearing for sale,marketplace of export and import. said "the tariff doesn't seem to make any sense now, particularly since the industry has globalized,We are professional launch x431 diagun Diagun, Launch Master, Auto Diagnostic Tools manufacturers and factory.We can produce Launch X431 Diagun, Launch ...With over 15 years of Mercedes Benz Servicing experience, mb star c3 diagnostic tool for truck Motors Perth is able to offer you servicing to any early or late model Mercedes Benz. or at least regionalized, but this is what happens with transfer programs, with protectionism,ground engaging tools manufacturers (G.E.T.) (Former name Shark Abrasion Systems) are specifically designed for machinery used in underground mining. with social safety nets." 

Toyota and Nissan, for example, build and sell trucks in the U.S. and Ford discovered a loophole that has enabled it to import its Turkish-built Transit Connect to our shores. However,vending machine lock for sale,Vendo t-handle parts, Dixie Narco parts for T-handles, parts for snack vending machines, tubular style, security style, Pagoda. it's a different story for other foreign automakers including Mahindra, which struggled with the Chicken Tax during its unsuccessful attempt to sell its diesel-powered pickup truck in the U.S. Additionally, Mini cites the tax as one of the factors leading to its decision to pull the Clubman commercial van from the U.S. market. 

Should the Chicken Tax disappear, what trucks or vans would you like to see roaming U.S. streets? Truck enthusiasts have lusted for the Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok. Would you want Mercedes-Benz to bring over its Unimog? Sound off below.