Advocacy

Representing international automakers in Washington, D.C. and 50 state capitals.

Trade & Competitiveness

Smart Policies Allow U.S. Automotive Communities to Thrive

Automakers are making significant investments into their workforce, manufacturing, and communities in the United States.  Autos Drive America supports the adoption of free trade policies as they lead to expanded competition and increased consumer choice. Trade policies have to strike the right balance between policies that increase investment at home and expand exports abroad.

Autos Drive America supports policies that are:

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Jobs

International automakers support 2.3 million jobs across the U.S.

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Trade

Advocating for free and fair trade policies

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Jobs

International automakers support 2.3 million jobs across the U.S.

Trade

Advocating for free and fair trade policies

Jobs. Trade. Growth.

Fair and progressive trade and investment policies allow international automakers to play a critical role in American job creation, manufacturing, economic growth, and technological innovation.

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Letter lJuly 11, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on West Coast Port Labor Negotiations

Autos Drive America signs onto coalition letter, urging Presid...

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Ceo Column lJune 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Autos Drive America’s Members Are Driving the Future of Electrification

The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer a distant re...

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Workforce Development lJune 27, 2022

Workforce development is critical to our future. My company is trying to help.

Toyota Motor Corporation CEO, Akio Toyoda, recently penned an ...

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Press Release lJune 27, 2022

Autos Drive America, International Automakers Discuss U.S. Auto Industry’s Shift Toward Electrification

Jennifer Safavian, Toyota, and Volkswagen participate in ...

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Press Release lJune 16, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Statement from President and CEO Jennifer Safavian ...

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Ceo Column lMay 27, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Support Our Military

International automakers appreciate and honor the dedication a...

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Agency Comments lMay 18, 2022

Autos Drive America Public Comments on the Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers

Autos Drive America submitted comments to the U.S. Internation...

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Letter lApril 14, 2022

Comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Autos Drive America Urges Dept. of Commerce and USTR to Engage...

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Press Release lApril 06, 2022

Autos Drive America Members Convene in Washington, Announces New Board Leadership

Job creation, workforce development, electric vehicles, free t...

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Press Release lMarch 23, 2022

Autos Drive America Statement on USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel

Autos Drive America President and CEO Jennifer Safavian issued...

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Press Release lMarch 02, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Autos Drive America President and CEO Jennifer Safavian issued...

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Letter lFebruary 16, 2022

Autos Drive America Urges Congress Swift Action On Semiconductor Chip Shortage

Autos Drive America, alongside 20 other industry groups, urged...

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