EU Auto Industry Calls for Trade Policy Reform to Bolster Global Competitiveness

EU Auto Industry Calls for Trade Policy Reform to Bolster Global Competitiveness

BRUSSELS — In a significant policy intervention, Ola Källenius, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of Mercedes-Benz, has urged European policymakers to prioritise trade policy reform to strengthen the continent’s automotive industry amidst intensifying global competition. In a detailed letter, Källenius outlined critical areas where strategic policy shifts could secure the industry’s future success and competitiveness.

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