WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America, today released the following statement in response to the Tax Reconciliation Bill:
“Autos Drive America appreciates the important work of the House and Senate over these past months and strongly supports the permanent, pro-growth provisions in the tax reconciliation package, including full expensing for U.S.-based R&D, 100% bonus depreciation, and a strengthened FDII deduction. These critical wins for automakers deliver long-term policy certainty that will encourage innovation and investment in U.S. operations and jobs.
As the U.S. faces growing competition from China, advanced automotive manufacturing is a strategic pillar for building critical mineral supply chains and industrial resilience. While we recognize the bill’s provisions to phase out key EV tax credits and impose new limits on manufacturing incentives, it’s essential that the U.S. remain a global leader in next-generation vehicle technologies. Autos Drive America is committed to working with Congress and the Trump administration to advance practical, forward-looking policies that support continued investment in American jobs, innovation, and supply chains, and ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in automotive manufacturing.”
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About Autos Drive America
Autos Drive America represents the U.S. operations of international motor vehicle manufacturers integral to America’s workforce, communities, and economy. Autos Drive America’s members collectively produce nearly half the vehicles made in the United States. Together, they have invested $109 billion into their U.S. operations and support more than 2.4 million American jobs. As the voice of international automakers in the United States, Autos Drive America’s mission is to strengthen the U.S. automotive industry by advocating for trade and investment policies that expand jobs, trade, and economic growth in America.
