General Motors, Nissan to boost production at US plants due to Trump tariffs

Core Insights - General Motors (GM) and Nissan are increasing production in the U.S. due to President Trump's tariffs, while Stellantis is offering larger discounts to counteract the impact of these tariffs [1][9][10] Group 1: General Motors - GM is shifting more production of its light-duty trucks to Fort Wayne, Indiana, to avoid tariff-related costs [1][3] - The company plans to create 225 to 250 new jobs at the Fort Wayne facility as a result of increased production [4] - GM will hire temporary workers and schedule additional overtime shifts to support the increased output, aiming to speed up the assembly line to about nine or ten vehicles per hour [5][6] Group 2: Nissan - Nissan has reversed its decision to cut down on shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, opting to maintain two production shifts to bolster domestic output amid tariffs [5][8] Group 3: Stellantis - Stellantis is launching a new sales initiative that extends employee-level pricing to all U.S. customers on most of its vehicle lineup to stimulate demand [9][11] - The company is expected to offer substantial discounts on popular models like the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 pickup [10][11] - Stellantis has announced plans to close plants in Canada and Mexico, indicating a shift in production strategy [11]