Reps. Sykes, LaHood Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Tire Costs, Support the Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act. This common-sense, bipartisan piece of legislation would promote economic growth by providing a tax credit to consumers who purchase retreaded tires made in the United States.
“The Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act will encourage consumers to purchase high-quality American tires while keeping more money in their pockets,” said Rep. Sykes. “This commonsense, bipartisan legislation is good for both the economy and the environment, and it will protect thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs here at home. Ohio’s 13th Congressional District has long been known as the ‘Rubber Capital of the World’ — this legislation upholds that legacy by investing in American manufacturing to ensure this vital industry remains globally competitive.”
“Illinois’ 16th Congressional District has deep ties to the automotive industry,” said Rep. LaHood. “The Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act is a common-sense bill that strengthens our domestic supply chain, supports high-paying American manufacturing jobs, and slashes red tape. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation alongside Congresswoman Sykes to invest in our manufacturing sector while increasing American competitiveness.”
“The Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security, and Sustainability Act is a vital step toward strengthening the U.S. truck tire industry, creating jobs, and supporting fleets,” said Joe Burke, Vice President, Goodyear North America Commercial & Global Aviation. “This legislation provides a much-needed tax credit to incentivize retread purchases, driving demand at domestic tire retreading facilities and supporting local manufacturing jobs that cannot be offshored. Retreading has long been a best practice for large fleets, helping them reduce operating costs, and this bill ensures small and medium-sized fleets can take advantage of this proven strategy as well. By expanding access to retreaded tires, we can strengthen American industry while providing fleets with a cost-effective, high-quality solution for their operations.”
“We appreciate Representatives LaHood and Sykes for their continued leadership on this issue,” said Scott Damon, Chief Executive Officer of Bridgestone West, Group President of Bridgestone Americas. “Bridgestone supports the retreading legislation as it promotes an increased domestic supply chain, job growth and sustainability. Increasing demand of U.S. manufactured retreaded tires will also reduce costs for our customers, save energy, and reduce material consumption and waste.”
“Approximately 15 million tires are retreaded annually in the U.S, including nearly 44% of commercial truck tires in the U.S. and Canada. By providing tax credits to fleet purchasers who buy American-made retreaded commercial tires, we have a critical opportunity to support domestic manufacturing and strengthen our national economic resilience,” said Anne Forristall Luke, President and CEO of USTMA. “This legislation is about more than just tires – it's about investing in American workers and promoting a sustainable, innovative manufacturing sector that is a highly effective way to recycle tires.”
Tire retreading is a manufacturing process that replaces the tread on worn tires to help extend the life of the tire. However, cheap, low-quality tires imported from countries like China have flooded the market and harmed this important U.S. industry.
Incentivizing the purchase of high-quality retreaded tires will help protect and create local jobs, reduce consumer costs, improve efficiency, and reduce dependence on low-quality overseas products.
The Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025 is supported by a wide range of auto industry leaders and manufacturers, including Goodyear Tires, Bridgestone, the American Trucking Association, and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.