U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association 'Disappointed' at Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico

USTMA ‘Disappointed’ at Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico

After the Trump administration announced that steel and aluminum tariffs would be imposed on Mexico, the EU and Canada, USTMA called the move harmful to America’s manufacturers, the U.S. economy and the tire industry's global relationships.

USTMA U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association

Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, the European Union and Mexico.

“We are deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration’s decision today,” she said. “Already we are seeing swift retaliation and proposed countermeasures from our closest trading partners which is harmful to America’s manufacturers, the U.S. economy and our global relationships. In addition, our members have been clear about the impact of such tariffs on the growing U.S. tire manufacturing industry. These tariffs could undercut future domestic growth, limit the availability of high-quality steel and impact American tire manufacturing jobs.

“More specifically, the $27 billion U.S. tire industry is responsible for more than a quarter million domestic jobs. Our companies operate 57 tire-related manufacturing facilities in 18 states. We have enjoyed years of sustained growth, expanding our footprint across the U.S. It’s vital we maintain this domestic growth and economic impact, and yet this action today has the real potential of decelerating these positive trends.

“Finally, imported high-quality steel is critical for tire production. U.S. tire manufacturers depend on grades of steel which are unavailable domestically to produce tires. This is why effective trade policies with countries like Canada and the EU are vital to our business operations.”

 

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