Before the final keynote from the Shadow Secretary for International Trade Emily Thornberry, we are exploring challenges and opportunities in North-America with another top speaker line-up at #SMMTGlobal.

NEW: Many UK businesses exporting to EU facing nasty shock next year when 'rules of origin' declarations are fully audited - my #Brexit latest via @ft with Andrew Bounds Inputs from Dr Anna Jerzewska Sam Lowe Mike Cherry Mike Hawes on.ft.com/3maafTF

Thrilled to join today's discussion on UK-Australia at House of Lords International Agreements Committee on behalf of the SMMT. Tune in at 11:00 if you want to know whether the deal delivers on the UK automotive sector's priorities 🚗

Watch live at 11am as we ask how the UK-Australia FTA may affect UK farming & animal welfare, car manufacturers & legal services: Nick von Westenholz of NFU Political Beatrice Morrice of NFU Scotland Alessandro Marongiu of SMMT Penelope Nevill of Twenty Essex parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/fa…

Honoured to join this evidence sessions tomorrow on behalf of the SMMT!

By far, one of the most intersting reads in a long while. Put this in a trade context: the FTA with the EU requires CATHODE active materials to be localised from 2024 (by 2027 at the latest), unless businesses can meet very high value added thresholds otherwise.

Grazie Roma!!!!

The greatest mystery of all times is not the identity of Jack the Ripper or the fate of Mary Celeste's crew; it's what happened to UK's tariff suspensions. #Brexit #trade politico.eu/article/uk-tra…

When it was already allowed to go around even when testing positive, we were told no visits were possible because of Covid. I don't understand why this isn't the headline of every paper. Newborns missed crucial appointments because of pandemic mol.im/a/10955371 via Fake Email

Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, automotive industry urges. Read the highlights from our new report looking to power up Britain’s EV supply chain

What’s at risk if EU-UK current rules of origin expire from 1 January 2024? ⏳ ⬆️ Higher electric vehicle prices for consumers ⬆️ 📉 Bigger market share for global competitors ❌€4.3 billion in costs PRESS RELEASE: acea.auto/press-release/…

📣“Imposing tariffs on electric vehicles traded between the UK and EU would damage the entire automotive ecosystem on both sides of the Channel” Mike Hawes on rules of origin ACEA

A pragmatic solution that works for the industry, the consumer and the environment. Three much-needed years to get pan-European battery output up to meet demand. Thanks to Nusrat and all in Government for persistence and patience!

A very significant achievement. Professionally, as the SMMT trade policy lead, and personally, as an EU citizen who cares deeply for the environment and the auto industry, I cannot but feel elated to see the only reasonable solution being adopted. Exhausted, but very satisfied.

DBT statement featuring quotes from SMMT, Ford, Stellantis, BMW. Government has listened to the broader European auto industry and helped us achieve a pragmatic solution.

📢"Deferring the rules of origin is a win for motorists, the economy and the environment. Maintaining tariff-free trade in EVs will ensure consumers retain the widest and most affordable choice of models, at a time when we need all drivers to make the switch" Mike Hawes

Today is the day that a 10% tariff was not applied to the majority of EVs traded between the EU and UK because everyone decided to be pragmatic and extend the transitional TCA rules of origin provisions. Happy new year!

Britain’s auto industry warns of tariff risk from pause in trade talks with Canada theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

It was a pleasure to join this discussion on #CPTPP with Trade Minister Greg Hands. UK accession delivered on key asks from 🇬🇧 🚗 sector. There is scope for future improvements in areas such as origin formalities, supply chain resilience and climate change policies.