JULY 2025 — YCP is proud to once again be featured in the 2026 Auto Care Factbook, through insights from YCP Partners Leon Cheng and Jason George, who shared operational insights in navigating evolving global tariffs and trade policies. The Auto Care Factbook is an annual publication produced by the Auto Care Association, serving as the premier industry publication for the U.S. automotive aftermarket.
In 2023, the U.S. imported USD 139 billion in aftermarket auto parts, with 58% sourced from Mexico and Canada. New 2025 tariffs are expected to add USD 22.4 billion in duties, potentially cutting aftermarket revenue by 6%. Over-reliance on a single supplier or region puts companies at high risk of disruption. Diversification through multi-sourcing, geographic spread, 3PL partnerships, and redundant logistics routes helps ensure business continuity amid shocks.
- Map your supplier networks up to and including a digital twin, to tier-2 and tier-3 levels
- Score landed costs x Risk-Adjusted Landed Cost (RALC)
- Decide on alternate sources from low-duty countries
- Execute phased RFx and quality checks
YCP’s data-driven approach also emphasized regional diversification strategies for the U.S. aftermarket, best practices, and next steps for stakeholders. To learn more about YCP’s analysis, a full copy of the 2026 Factbook can be downloaded here.
