General Motors (GM), Ford and StellantisThree main manufacturers of cars in the United States, criticized the commercial agreement with United Kingdom Announced on Thursday by US President Donald Trump for the fact that he is cheaper to import a British car than one of those Mexico or Canada.
In a statement published Political Council of American automakers (AAPC)The group that represents three manufacturers emphasizes the contradiction of the agreement submitted on Thursday by Trump and the British Prime Minister, a minister, Keir Starmer.
“We are disappointed that the administration (from Trump) has given priority to the United Kingdom over our American partners,” they said.
AAPC He explained that “with this agreement it will now be cheaper to import a British car with a very small American content than a vehicle from Mexico or Canada, which meets (Free trade agreement) T-MEC And contains half of us components. “
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The result added a group, this damage For “car manufacturers, suppliers and car sector workers in the United States.”
“We hope that this preferential access to British vehicles before the Americans does not feel a precedent for future negotiations with Asian and European competitors,” they concluded.
Press -secretary of the White House, Caroline LithvtIt is indicated this Friday that the reduction of fees is intended only for part of the imported cars from the UK.
“Let’s clarify the agreement. It sets a 10% tariff for importing cars for the first 100 thousand cars imported in the United States after 100,000 cars, the tariff returns to 25%, ”Livitt explained to a press conference with journalists.
Three American manufacturers have already indicated that tariffs will cost them billions of dollars this year. Ford He also decided Increase prices for models that are produced in Mexico and sell in the USA.Field to compensate for tariffs.
In accordance with LithittThe purpose of President Trump is to place the country’s automotive industry “in the best pedestal to compete.”
“If they produce vehicles here in the United States, they will not face any tariff,” recalls the press secretary, which insisted that “this is a good agreement”.
With information EFE.
