VOICED : Ford cancela nueva planta en Mexico tras criticas de Trump

VOICED : Ford cancela nueva planta en Mexico tras criticas de Trump

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Ford canceled its plan to build a new plant in Mexico after criticism from President-elect Donald Trump. Instead, Ford will invest in Michigan to produce electric cars, creating 700 jobs. Mexico's government expressed disappointment and expects Ford to cover any investments made. Trump also criticized General Motors for producing cars abroad. Following these announcements, the Mexican peso depreciated significantly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Ford decide to cancel its new plant in Mexico?

After criticism from Donald Trump

Due to a change in management

Due to environmental concerns

Because of a lack of resources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ford's new investment plan after canceling the Mexico plant?

Building a new plant in Europe

Focusing on traditional gasoline vehicles

Investing $700 million in Michigan for electric vehicles

Investing in a new plant in Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Mexican government's response to Ford's decision?

They ignored the announcement

They welcomed the decision

They decided to impose sanctions on Ford

They expressed regret and mentioned reimbursement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Donald Trump react to General Motors' production practices?

He offered them incentives

He remained neutral

He threatened them with import taxes

He praised their efforts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Ford's announcement on the Mexican peso?

It appreciated by 1.41%

It appreciated by 7.64%

It remained stable

It depreciated by 1.41%