The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for the quick completion of negotiations on the EU-US trade agreement before the upcoming trilogue meetings on May 6. The association said a fast agreement will bring major benefits to European car exports.

ACEA welcomed the strong political support from the European Parliament and the constructive role of the Council of the European Union. It stressed that finalising the deal on time is important to give clarity to the automotive industry and help companies fully benefit from the agreement.

The United States is the second-largest export market for European cars after the United Kingdom. In 2025, it accounted for 18.4% of total EU car exports. Around 670,000 new vehicles were shipped from the EU to the US, with a total value of €31 billion.

The report also highlighted growth in clean vehicle exports. Battery electric vehicles made up 12% of exports to the US in 2025. A total of 80,205 electric cars were exported, worth nearly €4 billion.

ACEA also pointed out that European car manufacturers produce about 830,000 vehicles each year in the United States. Around 50% to 60% of these vehicles are exported to other markets, including some sent back to the EU. This shows how important stable trade relations are between both regions.

The European automotive industry remains a key part of the economy. It supports about 13.6 million jobs, which is 8.1% of total manufacturing employment in the EU. The sector contributes more than 8% to the EU’s GDP, generates a trade surplus of €93.9 billion, and invests €84.6 billion every year in research and development.

ACEA urged the European Parliament and the Council to work together and reach an agreement quickly. It said a timely deal will strengthen the global competitiveness of Europe’s automotive industry.