DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry, 2015-2022" report to their offering.

This groundbreaking study details the impact of global trade policies, both old and new, on the automotive industry as a whole. It first highlights which Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are currently in force and which are under negotiation with respect to countries in North America (NA). With close to 44 agreements between NA countries and other nations, this region plays a dominant role in global trade. The research goes into fine detail as to the significance of these FTAs for OEMs and suppliers across different regions of the globe. It then extends into providing investment and trade prospects for value chain participants in different regions of the globe and covers how they can benefit from these FTAs. The study period is 2012 to 2022.

Aim:

- The aim of this study is to research and analyze free trade agreements, those currently enforced and those under negotiations, as well as their significance for automotive OEMs across different regions of the globe. Forecasts of investment and trade prospects for OEMs are also explored.

Objectives:

- Provide an overview of trade agreements and provisions pertaining to automotive trade.

- Study the impact on flow of cars across different regions and sales outcome of trade agreements.

- Provide an analysis of growth opportunities and decision making based on established trade agreements for OEMs.

- Explore advantages that OEMs have with local and global production facilities and the impact trade agreements will have on global supply chains.

- Recommend strategies that OEMs can utilize to benefit from trade agreements.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Research Scope, Objectives, and Methodology

3. Segmentation

4. Overview of Trade Agreements for North America

5. OEMs' Strategies for Global Trade Agreements

6. Key Conclusions

7. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

- BMW

- Daimler

- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

- Ford Motor Company

- General Motors (GM)

- Honda

- Hyundai Kia

- Renault Nissan

- Toyota

- Volkswagen (VW)

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