Ford Cancels 1.7 Billion Plant In Mexico, Invest's 800 Million In New Michigan Plant

Ford Motor said on Tuesday it plans to cancel production of a $1.6 billion plant in Mexico, and will instead invest $700 million in Flat Rock, Michigan.

The U.S. auto giant said it will add 700 direct new jobs in Flat Rock to produce high-tech electrified and autonomous vehicles, plus the Ford Mustang and Lincoln Continental.

Ford had originally planned to build its Ford Focus at a plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The company said it will continue to build its Focus at an existing plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, to improve company profitability.

President-elect Donald Trump has blasted American corporations, including Ford, for moving productions outside the U.S. Last year, Trump touted that he helped stop Ford from moving an entire factory from Kentucky to Mexico.

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