• Flying Squid
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    410 months ago

    So somehow they’ll be able to ramp up production in those plants to match or even come near the output of American plants in addition to what they already make?

    Why aren’t they already doing that?

    • @JustAManOnAToilet@lemmy.world
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      -110 months ago

      Who says they aren’t? Here’s one example:

      https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/20/stellantis-has-discussed-moving-some-truck-assembly-to-mexico-uaw-says.html

      Stellantis, which already produces some Ram pickups in Mexico, did not confirm nor deny the potential move, saying in a statement: “Product allocation for our U.S. plants will depend on the outcome of these negotiations as well as a plant’s ability to meet specific performance metrics including improving quality, reducing absenteeism and addressing overall cost.

      • Flying Squid
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        210 months ago

        Some truck assembly. Do you really think they have the ability and the factory space and staff and machinery to move all of it down there? Be serious.

        • Lazz45
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          210 months ago

          Having been involved in plant shutting talks in the steel industry. You’d be shocked what companies are willing to do