The independent auto care industry relies on global trade. Our repair shops and part stores sell both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) auto parts as well as aftermarket auto parts. In 2020, the United States exported $66.69 billion and imported $131.5 billion worth of automotive parts. Unfortunately, supply chain issues are negatively impacting our domestic aftermarket part manufacturers’ ability to export parts, and our industry’s ability to efficiently import auto parts which is resulting in part shortages and order delays. The Auto Care Association supports the bipartisan “Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021” (H.R. 4996) sponsored by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) as one step towards reducing delays at our nation’s ports and increasing the efficient movement of auto parts into and out of the United States.