Like its Detroit-based rivals Stellantis and Ford, General Motors operates a significant manufacturing business in Canada and Mexico, putting all three at substantial risk of disruption from tariffs. While some of the brand’s more popular models are built south of the border, GM officials say they have no plans to change or relocate those production lines as the trade war heats up.
Adrian Enciso, GM’s director of Mexico operations, said, “At this time, GM has no plans to halt or relocate production of any of our EV models made in Mexico. It’s possible that additional models could be built here, too.” The automaker employs thousands at the plant in Ramos Arizpe, where it builds the Equinox EV and Honda Prologue, among others. The facility is currently building EVs exclusively, though GM builds the high-dollar models near Detroit, including the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV.
Reports suggest that tariffs could hike GM’s Mexican-made EV prices by more than $4,000, but the automaker is expected to continue building electric models there for export to Canada and other countries. Additionally, it’s not possible for the company to uproot its operations every four years as a new president takes office, as it has invested billions in its manufacturing facilities and the logistics to support them.
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