WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America, today released the following statement in response to the Joint Statement on a Trade Framework Agreement released by the Trump administration and the European Union:
“As international automakers continue to lead the growth of the U.S. auto industry, producing nearly half of all vehicles in the U.S, we are pleased to see progress as the U.S. and EU work to finalize an agreement that will benefit American consumers. We look forward to seeing further details of the agreement and encourage similar progress with other trading partners, including South Korea, Japan, Canada and Mexico.”
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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 $124 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.
