GM CEO Barra: More in Common Than at Odds With Trump

The transcript discusses the impact of the new administration on the auto industry, specifically GM. It highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by GM, including regulatory reforms and tax code changes. The discussion also covers the complexity of the auto industry, focusing on investment decisions, supply chain intricacies, and trade policies. GM's strategy of building where they sell and the potential effects of cross-border taxes are also examined.

What opportunities does GM see with the new administration?

• Reduction in workforce

• Expansion into new markets

• Regulatory streamlining and tax code improvements

• Increased tariffs on imports

Why is the auto industry considered complex according to the transcript?

• It has a simple supply chain

• It is easy to predict market trends

• It involves short lead times

• It requires long lead times and has a complex supply chain

What is GM's strategy regarding where they build their vehicles?

• Build only in the US

• Build where they sell

• Outsource all production

• Build in low-cost countries

What percentage of GM's vehicles sold in the US are built domestically?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What concern does GM have regarding cross-border taxes?

• They will only affect competitors

• They might negatively impact GM

• They will simplify the supply chain

• They will have no effect on GM