Trump Says Ford Investing In Three Michigan Auto Plants

FILE - This file photo made Feb. 10, 2011, shows the Ford emblem on the grill of a 2011 Ford Edge Sport AWD at the opening of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, in Pittsburgh. Consumer Reports said Tuesday, Oct.... FILE - This file photo made Feb. 10, 2011, shows the Ford emblem on the grill of a 2011 Ford Edge Sport AWD at the opening of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, in Pittsburgh. Consumer Reports said Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, Ford's quality has slipped in the past year because of problems with transmissions and touch-screen systems in some new models. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) MORE LESS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that Ford Motor Co. is planning to invest in three Michigan auto plants.

Trump tweeted early Tuesday, “Big announcement by Ford today. Major investment to be made in three Michigan plants. Car companies coming back to U.S. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!”

Trump has held several meetings at the White House with auto executives since taking office that often included Ford chief executive Mark Fields.

The president has vowed to create jobs by creating incentives to deter companies from outsourcing their employment needs. He says he will ease regulations and reduce taxes to encourage companies to hire American.

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  1. Which would not have happened if Obama hadn’t bailed out the auto industry against the outcry of the GOP.

  2. trump has already claimed that Obama tried to kill the auto industry. I’m sure those that voted for him believe every word of his bullshit.

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