Egypt has formally adopted the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), a move expected to facilitate imports of American vehicles and automotive parts while strengthening bilateral trade with the United States.
The announcement was made by U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Steven Haines during a visit to General Motors' manufacturing facility in 6th of October City, alongside U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, and General Motors Egypt General Manager Rohan Fernandes.
Haines said the decision establishes "a clear pathway" to expand U.S. automotive exports to Egypt, noting that the United States exported more than $256 million worth of automotive goods to Egypt in 2025.
The adoption of U.S. safety standards is expected to simplify the import process for American vehicles and components, improve market competitiveness, and broaden consumer access to U.S.-made automobiles and spare parts.
"For General Motors, this establishes clear, operational market access in Egypt, a step that has already enabled Cadillac's return in May," said Rohan Fernandes, incoming Chairman and Managing Director of GM Egypt and Africa.
He added that the regulatory change improves business certainty, supports fair competition among global automakers, and reinforces Egypt's position as an attractive automotive market.
Officials from both countries said the move is expected to support U.S. exporters while creating new opportunities for Egyptian businesses and consumers under the broader U.S.-Egypt economic partnership.
