Ford Cancels $1.6B Mexico Plant After Trump’s Criticism

Ford Cancels $1.6B Mexico Plant After Trump’s Criticism

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Ford has decided to cancel its $1.6 billion plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, as announced by CEO Mark Fields. Instead, Ford will focus on producing electric vehicles, with plans to introduce 7 out of 13 new models in the next five years. The company will also invest $700 million in expanding its Flat Rock, Michigan plant. These decisions are influenced by comments from the President-elect.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major decision did Ford announce regarding its plans in San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

To open a new plant

To expand the existing plant

To increase production capacity

To cancel the new plant plan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many new electric vehicles does Ford plan to introduce in the next five years?

13 out of 20

10 out of 15

7 out of 13

5 out of 10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will Ford build the next generation Focus?

At a new plant in Mexico

In San Luis Potosí, Mexico

At an existing plant in Mexico

In Flat Rock, Michigan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is Ford investing in the expansion of its Flat Rock, Michigan plant?

$500 million

$600 million

$700 million

$800 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What influenced Ford's decision to cancel the $1.6 billion plant in Mexico?

Technological advancements

Market demand

Comments from the President-elect

Environmental concerns