A World Without NAFTA? A Look at the Future Through the Lens of the Motor Vehicle Industry

President Trump has indicated that if a satisfactory agreement is not met with Canada and Mexico, the U.S. could withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). What would a world without this 24-year-old trade agreement look like? Informed by new data illustrating how a NAFTA withdrawal would impact the automotive industry, we will take a deep dive into some of the challenges including rules of origin, sourcing materials and reshoring jobs, and other aspects of NAFTA that pertain specifically to motor vehicle manufacturing. After a presentation of the new data by the Boston Consulting Group, the panel will include a lively conversation with MEMA, the leading trade association for motor vehicle parts manufacturers, representatives from the motor vehicle industry, and manufacturing executives who can give a real-world perspective on the challenges a world without NAFTA would bring to American businesses.

Agenda:

Program Introduction by Bill Long, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, MEMA: 9:30 a.m.
BCG NAFTA Study Presentation: 9:35 a.m.
Panel Discussion: 9:50 a.m.
Questions: 10:20 a.m.

Panelists:

Xavier Mosquet, Senior Partner & Managing Director, the Boston Consulting Group
Ian Musselman, Director, Government Affairs, Continental
Charles Uthus, Vice President for International Policy, American Automotive Policy Council
Moderated by: Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

A World Without NAFTA? A Look at the Future of the Motor Vehicle Industry