After President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on auto imports went into effect Thursday, General Motors (GM) stated its plans to increase production of light-duty trucks in the United States.
The largest American car manufacturer revealed it would hire several hundred temporary workers at their Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant to maximize production, FOX Business reported.
“General Motors will be making operational adjustments at Fort Wayne Assembly, including hiring temporary employees, to support current manufacturing and business needs,” GM Senior Director of News Relations Kevin Kelly told WANE 15.
Along with adding 225 to 250 temporary positions, GM may also add overtime days to the schedule, Reuters reported.
The Fort Wayne location currently manufactures light-duty trucks, and at its Silao Complex in Mexico, according to FOX Business. Another location in Flint, Michigan, produces heavy-duty trucks, along with its Canadian Oshawa Assembly.
The president has frequently touted high tariffs as a motivator for companies to relocate their manufacturing to the U.S., bringing with it higher wages and American jobs if successful.
The news also comes amid Hyundai’s announcement that it would invest $20 billion to increase manufacturing in the U.S., per FOX Business.