The Metro: UAW putting pressure on Detroit automakers to shift production to US
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The impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicles and auto parts is shifting into a new gear.
Ford Motor Company said the tariffs have forced the automaker to raise prices on vehicles built in Mexico by as much as $2,000. Still, the company says it’s still not passing on the full cost of tariffs to buyers, and will continue charging discount prices until at least July 4.
Ford claims it’s in a better position than other domestic automakers because about 80% of the vehicles it sells in North America are already built in the U.S. The United Auto Workers argue that Detroit’s other car companies can do the same.
Twice last week, the UAW held rallies designed to pressure Stellantis into building more products at its U.S. factories, especially in Michigan.
WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter visited one of the rallies at a union hall in Warren. He joined The Metro to share what he heard from union members.
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