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Originally Posted by Onebadcad
I have a hard time agreeing with the big three, and others moving production / assembly to messico.
My math, not verified data:
1) car msrp $40K
2) 10% labor cost, $4K
3) saves 50% in messico
4) tariffs and transport into US, $2K
My math says no real savings, so I am sure my math is off.
BUT, even if off, if they save $1,000 does it really pay to build outside US??
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Except:
No lawsuits
No EPA conformance
No Vacation/holiday constraints
No arbitration
No OSHA
No hospitalization
No Social Security
No pensions
No 401k contributions
No DEI requirements
No handicapped spaces, handrails, toilets, ramps etc.
No wrongful termination suits
I'm sure there's a lot more.