Ford cancels Mexico plant and expands US plant
Ford adds 700 jobs! Good for Ford and good for the US.
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This is not only old news, it has been overcome and obsolete by events.
One being the production of the Focus destined for the US market. Production was to be moved to an existing plant in Mexico. That plan changed to moving it to an existing plant in China. After further evaluation, primarily driven by tariffs and low US sale volume, the US Focus was scrapped. Neither move will take place and no more US Focus offerings. No added jobs.
Ford is in negotiations with VW. The intent is to assemble a small amount of VWs in existing Ford plants utilizing existing Ford labor. No added jobs. Possible white collar layoffs.
This Recent Forbes Article provides a current snapshot of the Big Three plant status and near term plans. Keep in mind plans are fluid and can/will change with the change in financial climate.
One being the production of the Focus destined for the US market. Production was to be moved to an existing plant in Mexico. That plan changed to moving it to an existing plant in China. After further evaluation, primarily driven by tariffs and low US sale volume, the US Focus was scrapped. Neither move will take place and no more US Focus offerings. No added jobs.
Ford is in negotiations with VW. The intent is to assemble a small amount of VWs in existing Ford plants utilizing existing Ford labor. No added jobs. Possible white collar layoffs.
This Recent Forbes Article provides a current snapshot of the Big Three plant status and near term plans. Keep in mind plans are fluid and can/will change with the change in financial climate.
