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SMMT Urges EU to Protect €80 Billion UK Automotive Trade

4/17/2026

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) urges the European Union to amend the Industrial Accelerator Act to safeguard the €80 billion EU-UK automotive trade.
SMMT says excluding UK automotive products from the 'Made in Europe' policy would harm economies and disrupt supply chains.
The United Kingdom will join the Erasmus+ program in 2027, providing UK learners and institutions with equal opportunities as EU counterparts.

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) urges the European Union to amend the Industrial Accelerator Act to safeguard the €80 billion EU-UK automotive trade.
SMMT says excluding UK automotive products from the 'Made in Europe' policy would harm economies and disrupt supply chains.
The United Kingdom will join the Erasmus+ program in 2027, providing UK learners and institutions with equal opportunities as EU counterparts.