President Trump tweeted his approval after news broke that Ford would be investing $900 million in Michigan to build electric and self-driving cars.
“Great news from @Ford! They are investing nearly $1 BILLION in Flat Rock, Michigan for auto production on top of a $1 BILLION investment last month in a facility outside of Chicago. Companies are pouring back into the United States – they want to be where the action is!” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
Great news from @Ford! They are investing nearly $1 BILLION in Flat Rock, Michigan for auto production on top of a $1 BILLION investment last month in a facility outside of Chicago. Companies are pouring back into the United States – they want to be where the action is!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2019
The comments came after Trump’s Wednesday visit to an Ohio tank factory.
The president has repeatedly criticized General Motors after it shuttered a car factory in Lordstown, Ohio. He bashed both GM and the area autoworkers union, urging the two sides to come to some sort of agreement to save the lost jobs.
Ford announced Wednesday it would be investing in Flat Rock, Mich. The decision would have the company spend $900 million and hire 900 workers. It is not clear if the president’s harsh critique of its rival influenced the decision in any way.
