The National Association of Manufacturers said in its filing that that the tariff plan would "put the U.S. manufacturing sector at a global disadvantage, undermining growth and job creation throughout the United States."

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to quickly impose a 20 percent import tariff on vehicles.

The Trump administration is exploring whether to introduce tariffs on all vehicles imported into the United States, a move that comes as trade talks with Canada and Mexico have stalled during the NAFTA negotiations.