I’ve heard from a couple sources that manufacturers may “spread the pain”, using domestic price increases to somewhat offset or subsidize import tariffs.
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Yep! Heard from a friend today that folks at Ford are exploring many options, including reducing their US manufacturing footprint substantially and moving most of it to Mexico - where there are no tariff to get steel, aluminum and other parts from other countries….this is a way to avoid paying tariffs multiple times since parts can cross borders multiple times.
This is a ‘quiet’ plan that would ensure Ford’s long term sustainability…we could start by seeing a full removal of US parts going into the build of a Bronco Sport or a Maverick…
This is a ‘quiet’ plan that would ensure Ford’s long term sustainability…we could start by seeing a full removal of US parts going into the build of a Bronco Sport or a Maverick…
all options on the table…
I am actually worried about the Detroit 3 reputation outside the US…this could escalate to a point where the rest of the world isn’t interested in doing business with the US anymore and weaken its position…