GM CEO Mary Barra says,

General engines CEO Mary Barra expresses support for Trump’s administration’s automotive tariffs, claiming that they give us car manufacturers to compete fairly in the international market.

« For decades, it has not been a fair operating capacity for US car manufacturers with either Tariff or non -Tariff barriers, » said Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Evething Conference.

« I think tariffs are one tool that the administration can use to smooth the operating condition. »

Thursday of the Federal Court of Appeal decided to allow the US President Donald Trump The tariffs remain temporarily valid. General Motors will continue in response to Trump’s 25 % tariff in all imported cars and car parts to continue to strengthen their North American production.

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« We already had a process that had more flexibility in this country, and we only continue as we move on, » Barra said on « Clama Countdown » Thursday.

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General Motors, headquarters In detroitEarlier this month, he predicted a hit of up to $ 5 billion in 2025 in garage. However, Barra said the company is trying to take advantage of some extra capacity Stateside, Including $ 888 million in the New York thrust plant to create the next generation V-8 engine.

« We invest in this country and make these decisions by going, » he said. « A little under $ 900 million. (It is) the most significant engine investment we have made in history. »

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In the last five years, Covid-19 pandemia And the later global semiconductor shortage, a multinational car manufacturer has also transferred more than 25% of its supply chain to the United States less than 3% of the direct parts of the car manufacturer comes from China, he said.

Earlier this month GM also moved Stop exporting some vehicles To China from the United States

« There are even more offers, so we look forward to it, » he said. « But there are certain movements that we are already doing to strengthen our North American production because we can do it clearly, which we already have. »

However, as General Motors increases their US investments, Barra does not promise consumer vehicle pricing. Pricing has always been dynamic, and new features and options have been constantly rising, he said.

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« I say it’s a dynamic situation, and we go before the word tariff, which we talked a lot, » Barra said. « We are going to work to make sure we stay competitive, but I am very pleased that the strength of our products is driving consumers’ interest. »