to close a factory in China or Mexico instead of idling the one in Lordstown. and the union, however, have been in discussions since last year about Lordstown and other plants designated for closing. plants open,” the union said in a statement. said it was also idling a car plant in Detroit, and plants in Warren, Mich., and Baltimore that make electric motors and transmissions. recently said it would keep the Detroit plant operating until January, seven months longer than originally planned.

Source: New York Times March 18, 2019 17:28 UTC