America’s largest manufacturing sector, driving a trillion dollars into the economy and supporting 10 million American workers coast-to-coast.
A healthy and competitive domestic auto manufacturing sector is the building block for any modern economy. American auto manufacturing is a prized asset among nations.
American auto manufacturing is fundamental to the country’s global competitiveness, economic, and national security.
American auto manufacturing defines what it means to build at home — but that leadership is under threat.
The threat? China is now the world’s largest auto exporter, shipping nearly 6 million vehicles in 2024 — a 19% year-over-year increase – thanks to heavy government subsidies.
billion
in Chinese government subsidies from 2009-2023.
of global auto production and global auto sales.
million vehicles
2024 export volume.
of EVs sold in Mexico are Chinese.
of sales in China are Chinese produced vehicles.
China is positioning itself to dominate the global market by dumping low-cost, state-backed cars into countries around the world and undercutting U.S. automakers that are playing by the rules.
To remain globally competitive, the U.S. must double down on:
million jobs
across all 50 states
of U.S. GDP
trillion
driven into the economy annually
advanced manufacturing
across all 50 states
billion
of U.S. GDP
every $1 added to the economy by auto manufacturing, an additional $4.23 in economic value is created
Explore the map below to see how the industry impacts state economies coast-to-coast.
*Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year. .
America’s largest manufacturing sector defines what it means to build things here at home – but there are challenges ahead that threaten the industry’s global competitiveness, driving a trillion dollars into the economy and supporting 10 million American workers coast-to-coast.
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