GM CEO says shift back to US started before auto tariffs

Published May 1, 2025 12:30pm ET



General Motors CEO Mary Barra explained that the company was already making moves to operate more in the United States and separate itself from China long before facing tariffs.

The auto industry faces 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles. While some companies like Tesla try to fight the tariff, other companies are simply falling into compliance. Barra explained on Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria on Thursday that her company started complying years ago.

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