By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada ‌trade agreement, the commission said in a statement on Thursday. The probe will examine ‌the "impact on the U.S. economy, effect on U.S. competitiveness, and relevancy considering recent technology changes," the statement said. The ​rules of origin under USMCA boosted the regional value content requirements ...

Group 1 - European member states have supported a free-trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay [1] - The agreement is perceived as both a political statement and an economic agreement, highlighting the significance of international trade relations [1]