Quote Originally Posted by Lowell View Post
Nope. Not what it seems. If one listens to that report, rather than read that deceptive headline, Ford simply reshuffled plans. Instead of building a new plant they are expanding an existing plant in Hermosillo, Mexico.

“Ford had originally planned to build its Ford Focus in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.[the new plant] The company said it will continue to build its Focus at an existing plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, to improve company profitability.”


The expansion of the Flat Rock plant is a completely separate and unrelated project.[battery and autonomous]. For all we know that was already in the works. By announcing the two together they deceive one into thinking they have backed out of Mexico.

No jobs are being brought back. The 700 in Flat Rock are new and would not have gone to the now cancelled plant/expanded plant in Hermosillo.
You can downplay the significance of these changes, but Ford's decision to cancel the new plant in Mexico is a big deal! This might not be jobs coming back from Mexico [[yet), but the announcement alone shows that Trump's threats and public shaming are influencing their actions.