FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2025
Contact: media@americanautomakers.org
American Automakers Statement on Trump Administration’s Announcement Exempting USMCA Compliant Automotive Products from Canada and Mexico Tariffs
Washington, D.C. – American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on the announcement by President Trump on certain exemptions to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
“American Automakers Ford, GM and Stellantis applaud President Trump for recognizing that vehicles and parts that meet the high US and regional USMCA content requirements should be exempt from these tariffs. We look forward to working with President Trump and his administration on our shared goals of increasing US automotive production and expanding exports to markets all around the world.” said Governor Matt Blunt, president of AAPC.
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.
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