GM Expands Indiana Truck Production After Tariffs

General Motors (GM) plans to increase production of light-duty trucks at its Fort Wayne, Indiana assembly plant following President Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on auto imports. This decision will result in the hiring of 225 to 250 temporary workers to meet increased production demands for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. The move comes as GM seeks to shift some of its production from Mexico and Canada to avoid the tariffs and is part of a broader strategy to enhance its U.S. operations. The Fort Wayne facility will undergo operational adjustments, including potential overtime work, as part of this expansion. Local stakeholders, including UAW Local 2209 and Indiana Senator Jim Banks, praise the development as beneficial for job creation and economic growth in the region. The adjustment reflects GM CEO Mary Barra's earlier comments about leveraging U.S. production capacity in response to trade policy changes.