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Workers are on strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for the first time in their union's history (apnews.com)

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[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't know, but the US auto industry mostly assembles the final vehicle from my understanding. The parts are frequently made elsewhere and shipped in. They can say it's made in the US because the assembly is completed here.

[–] Elektrobank@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Imported trucks need to be built in the US, but domestic trucks can be built outside the US.

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