The Effects of the New Administration on the US Auto Industry: An Update

Schedule

Tue Apr 28 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance | Ann Arbor, MI

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This conference will examine the regulatory actions of the new administration and their effects on the US auto industry
About this Event

The Effects of the New Administration on the US Automotive Industry:
An Update


April 28, 2026



This conference will be a hybrid conference with options to attend in person or to view via a YouTube livestream.



How have the policies of the new administration affected the US automotive industry. This conference is a followup to last year's conference of the same name. Much has happened since our conference last April, and during this update, we'll hear from economists, manufacturers, suppliers, and automotive experts about their views on what has changed and how it is affecting current and future decisions. Some of the main questions we'll be discussing include the effects of tariffs, changes in emissions and fuel economy regulations, and the elimination of EV subsidies. How are these affecting manufacturer and supplier decision making now and over the next few years? We’re looking forward to a stimulating discussion of what the near term US auto industry will look like.



Confirmed Speakers include:
Bruce Belzowski, Managing Director, Automotive Futures will moderate the conference and provide an overview of the current trends in the industry.
Leila Aridi Afas, Vice President Global Public Policy and Strategy, Toyota Motor Corporation


Conference Registration



Cost:



Automotive Futures Affiliates and Current UM Students, Faculty, and Staff, GERPISA members, and Media: FREE



For all others: $200 (Unchanged since our first conference in 2008)



Conference Sponsorship



Companies or groups interested in sponsoring this conference, please contact Bruce Belzowski at [email protected] or 734-936-2704. Sponsorship Amount (Minimum $1,000)



How Safe Are Our Vehicles? Affiliate Conference Sponsors



Aisin Corporation
Amsted Automotive
Argonne National Labs
Bosch Corporation
Denso Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Mazda USA
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Valeo North America, Inc.
University of Michigan Ross Business School: Corporate Education



New Affiliate: University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center
New Affiliate: KPMG
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University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, United States

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