US car makers not happy with the rushed UK deal, cannot blame them what about America 1st.
Matt Blunt being blunt.
“We hope this preferential access for UK vehicles over North American ones does not set a precedent for future negotiations with Asian and European competitors”
Get those American wheels turning Trumpy and Co.
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s United Kingdom trade announcement:
“The U.S. automotive industry is highly integrated with Canada and Mexico; the same is not true for the U.S. and UK. We are disappointed that the administration prioritized the UK ahead of our North American partners. Under this deal, it will now be cheaper to import a UK vehicle with very little U.S. content than a USMCA compliant vehicle from Mexico or Canada that is half American parts. This hurts American automakers, suppliers, and auto workers. We hope this preferential access for UK vehicles over North American ones does not set a precedent for future negotiations with Asian and European competitors,” said Governor Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council.
The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) represents American Automakers Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company and Stellantis. AAPC is a Washington, D.C. association representing the common public policy interests of its member companies.”
