The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has restated its call for a UK-EU trade deal to protect the automotive sector.

It has said the EU remains the UK’s largest trading partner and avoiding tariffs is critical for the automotive industry.

SMMT CEO Mike Hawes said: “We share billions of pounds worth of trade with the EU, which is by far our largest and closest automotive partner, so progress at [last] week’s UK-EU Summit towards a deeper strategic partnership is significant – especially amid the broader geopolitical headwinds. Read More