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So far, 11 new or expanded U.S. automotive factories have been announced to avoid tariffs.

Posted on 4/24/25 at 2:01 pm
Posted by GumboPot
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Posted on 4/24/25 at 2:01 pm
1. Hyundai Motor Group – Georgia and Louisiana
Georgia EV Plant: Hyundai has inaugurated a $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia, with plans to expand production capacity by two-thirds to 500,000 vehicles per year. The plant currently produces the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 electric SUVs and is expected to manufacture hybrids as well.

-Louisiana Steel Mill: As part of a broader $21 billion U.S. investment, Hyundai Steel is investing $6 billion in a new steel plant in Louisiana to support domestic production and potentially influence U.S. trade policy.

2. Tesla – Adjustments in Supply Chain
- Tesla has suspended plans to import components for its Cybercab and Semi truck models from China, indicating a shift towards sourcing parts domestically to avoid the new tariffs.

3. Ford – Supply Chain Reconfiguration
- Ford has halted shipments of some vehicles to China due to retaliatory tariffs and is likely reconfiguring its supply chain to increase domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.

4. Lucid Motors – Arizona Expansion
- Lucid Motors is expanding its manufacturing facility in Arizona to produce the upcoming Gravity SUV, aligning with efforts to increase U.S.-based production. ?cite?turn0news22??

5. Honda and GM – Joint EV Production**
- Honda and General Motors are collaborating on new electric vehicle models to be produced in the U.S., aiming to strengthen their domestic manufacturing capabilities.

6. Volkswagen – Tennessee Plant Enhancements
- Volkswagen is enhancing its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant to increase production capacity for electric vehicles, including the ID.4 SUV, to better serve the U.S. market and circumvent import tariffs.

7. Kia – Georgia Plant Expansion
Kia is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, to include production of electric vehicles, supporting its strategy to localize production in response to tariffs.

8. Rivian – Illinois Plant Scaling
Rivian is scaling up operations at its Normal, Illinois plant to meet growing demand for its electric trucks and SUVs, reinforcing its commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing.

9. Toyota – Kentucky Plant Investment
Toyota is investing in its Georgetown, Kentucky plant to increase production of hybrid and electric vehicles, aligning with the industry's shift towards electrification and domestic production.

10. BMW – South Carolina Plant Expansion
BMW is expanding its Spartanburg, South Carolina plant to boost production of its X-series SUVs, aiming to serve both domestic and export markets more effectively amid tariff concerns.

11. Mercedes-Benz – Alabama Plant Development
Mercedes-Benz is developing its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant to increase production capacity for electric SUVs, supporting its strategy to localize manufacturing and reduce tariff exposure.




President Trump to Hold 100th Day Celebration in Michigan – Auto Tariff Focus
Posted by Deuces
The bottom
Member since Nov 2011
15023 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 2:05 pm to
I don’t see Pontiac on there.

Trump caved!!!!


-Resident Never Trumpers and commies
Posted by Pfft
Member since Jul 2014
4560 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 2:09 pm to
Sad that Plymouth is just a rock again.
Posted by saints5021
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2010
18149 posts
Posted on 4/24/25 at 2:38 pm to
Holding out for a Saturn plant somewhere in North Louisiana
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