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<p>DExEU Ministers and officials have regular ongoing engagement with the automotive
sector, including world-leading manufacturers and representative bodies such as the
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).</p><p>The Secretary of State for
Exiting the EU met with Honda in June. Separately, Ministers met with McLaren and
Nissan Europe in June and July. Since 1st January 2019 DExEU Permanent Secretaries
have met SMMT on four occasions (with the most recent meeting on September 20th).</p><p>HMG
is committed to ensuring that the UK continues to be one of the most competitive locations
in the world for automotive manufacturing after we leave the European Union. Adapting
to new regulatory requirements takes time, so the Government will provide continuity
in goods regulation for a temporary period after exit day. If UK manufacturers, distributors
and importers continue to meet EU requirements, their goods can still be placed on
the EU market. Furthermore, tariffs will not apply to car parts.. The Government will
continue to apply zero tariffs to steel imports, ensuring the continuation of supply
of a key material for UK production, especially in automotive. Tariffs will, however,
apply to finished vehicles.</p><p>The Government has published technical notices on
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-uk-market-if-theres-no-brexit-deal#non-harmonised-goods"
target="_blank">Placing manufactured goods on the UK market after Brexit</a> and <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal"
target="_blank">Placing manufactured goods on the EU market after Brexit</a>, as well
as making dedicated, tailored advice available for the automotive sector: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit"
target="_blank">The automotive sector and preparing for Brexit</a>.</p><p><strong>
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