Donald Trump Tweets About Mexican Built American Cars, Threatens To Charge GM High Border Taxes

By Jeff Roxas , Jan 08, 2017 07:26 PM EST

On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump greeted his 18 million Twitter followers by tweeting one of the world's biggest corporation, General Motors. The president tweeted that the company, famous for manufacturing America's well-known muscle cars, has been manufacturing their cars in a factory in Mexico. He also threatened the company to either make the cars in America or prepare to have massive taxes.


Pay Big Border Taxes Or Build In The United States

To be exact, the tweet was "General Motors is sending Mexican made a model of Chevy Cruze to U.S. car dealers tax-free across border. Make in U.S.A. of pay big border tax!" The statement has reached 18,000 re-tweets and has resulted in a 24 percent decline in the company's stocks. General Motors has put their executive heads together and make a quick move to save the company's reputation.

All Chevy Cars In The United States Was Built In The United States

General Motors made a statement on the same day that all Chevy Cruze cars being distributed to the U.S. are built in their assembly plant located in Lordstown, Ohio. The car company stated that the cars built in their Mexico factory are for global markets. Only 4500 or two percent is being sold in the United States.

During and long before the presidential campaign, Donald Trump has been known to attack his enemies using social media. He is famous for making satirical and discriminatory remarks to different races that are not of the Caucasian descent. His smartphone is said to be his megaphone and a powerful weapon in the hands of the likes of Donald Trump.

General Motors is one of the biggest corporations in the world and is one of the most famous American car company. They are responsible for building America's famous muscle car, the Chevy Camaro. The Camaro has been an icon to America is it represents what the nation is all about, big, muscular, fast and bold.

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