General Motors will make a US$ 1 billion investment in its factories that will create or keep around 1,500 jobs. President-elect Donald Trump has attacked GM and other automakers for building vehicles in Mexico and shipping them to the US. On the eve of the Detroit auto show press days last week, Barra said the company has no plans to change where it produces small cars due to Trump's threats. Barra, who is part of a Trump economic advisory group, said it's too early to talk about a possible tariff. She said the company has more in common with Trump's goals on trade and jobs than differences.

Source: dna January 17, 2017 19:08 UTC