For Immediate Release
March 17, 2021
Contact: Libby Newman
NewmanL@aiada.org
AIADA Statement Congratulating Katherine Tai as United States Trade Representative
Alexandria, VA (March 17) – Cody Lusk, President & CEO of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Katherine Tai as United States Trade Representative.
"AIADA congratulates Katherine Tai on her confirmation as our United States Trade Representative. The unanimous Senate vote in her favor reflects the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the vital post of America’s trade czar. As small business owners responsible for 564,000 American jobs, a payroll of $34 billion, and 56 percent of retail vehicle sales in the U.S., AIADA’s 9,500 dealer members know well the value of global trade to our economy and look forward to working with Ambassador Tai as she seeks to strengthen and grow America’s trade ties around the world."
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About AIADA
Established in 1970, AIADA is and continues to be the only association whose sole purpose is to represent America’s international nameplate automobile franchises that sell and service the following brands in the United States: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. These retailers have a positive economic impact both nationally and in the local communities they serve, providing over 564,000 American jobs. Visit AIADA online at www.aiada.org.
