GM Fires Back At Trump’s “Big Border Tax” Threat

CNBC reports:

General Motors disputed the facts in Donald Trump’s Tuesday morning attack on the automaker, saying it makes most of its Chevy Cruze models in the United States. The company said in a statement that “all Chevrolet Cruze sedans sold in the U.S.” are made at an assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. It clarified that it builds hatchback models for global markets in Mexico, “with a small number sold in the U.S.”

GM did not immediately respond to a request to clarify how many Cruzes made in Mexico are sold in the U.S. The president-elect earlier slammed GM in a tweet, claiming the auto giant is making a Cruze model in Mexico and then sending them to U.S. dealers tax free. “General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze to U.S. car dealers-tax free across border. Make in U.S.A.or pay big border tax!” Trump said on Twitter.

General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze to U.S. car dealers-tax free across border. Make in U.S.A.or pay big border tax!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2017