President Trump has just gotten carmaker General Motors, who was bailed out by the American taxpayer under Obama, to increase their production in one of their US plants to avoid the tariffs imposed by President Trump yesterday.
Here’s the report from Reuters:
General Motors is moving to increase production of light-duty trucks out of its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant, according to a webcast sent to plant employees and obtained by Reuters.The moves comes after the Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on auto imports.
GM also makes the light-duty trucks in Mexico and Canada.
The Detroit automaker may also add overtime days to the schedule, Plant Director Dennys Pimenta told employees in the webcast. The moves will increase employment there with the hiring of several hundred temporary workers, according to a company source.
Just this morning Ford, who makes many of their cars here in America, is offering employee pricing on most of their vehicles for the next two months
U.S. shoppers will be able to save on Ford vehicles this spring through a new initiative called From America, For America.American consumers will have access to Ford’s employee pricing from April 3 through June 2.
This means customers will pay the same amount as Ford’s workers, which is below the dealer invoice price, a spokesperson for the automobile manufacturer told Fox News Digital in an email.
“We have the retail inventory to do this and a lot of choice for customers that need a vehicle,” Ford Motor Company said in a statement.
During this period, shoppers will be able to save on 2024 and 2025 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, diesel and gas-powered Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The deal excludes the 2025 Expedition and Navigator SUVs, the Raptors and Super Duty trucks.
Electric vehicle shoppers through Ford’s Power Promise will also receive a complimentary home charger and standard installation through June 30, according to the announcement.
Ford cited “uncertain times” and the “complexities of a changing economy” as reasons for the campaign’s launch.
“For 121 years, we’ve put our money where our mouth is, assembling vehicles that Americans rely on and supporting American jobs,” Ford said in a statement. “Today, we’re proud to announce a new U.S. initiative that’s more than just a promotion. It’s a handshake deal with every American.”
