To: MichCapCon
It would be the ancillary jobs around Ford also. Just like Toyota USA moving from CA to TX, the additional smaller companies dependent on Toyota are relocating or moving works to TX as well, since they need to be close to their vendor.
2 posted on
07/22/2015 9:59:56 AM PDT by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
To: MichCapCon
When Ford closed their pickup assembly plant here in Norfolk, it was more than Ford employees who felt the bite. There were many small suppliers who closed their doors also. Not pointing an accusatory finger at Ford - it was a business decision. At least they stayed profitable without a gummint handout.
4 posted on
07/22/2015 10:06:50 AM PDT by
tgusa
(gun control: hitting your target.)
To: MichCapCon
Not likely, as long as the Ford Family retains operational Control.
6 posted on
07/22/2015 10:10:35 AM PDT by
tcrlaf
(They told me it could never happen in America. And then it did....)
To: MichCapCon
The greater region is a worldwide auto industry hub, similar to certain other hubs around the world.
It is a hub for the US/Canada market. Lost Angeles is a hub of sorts too, for the design facilities—even though there are no longer assembly plants.
Isn’t suburban Detroit nice, in spite of the decayed old city center?
Aren’t there still many auto industry suppliers in Detroit/Michigan?
8 posted on
07/22/2015 10:14:47 AM PDT by
truth_seeker
(come with the outlws.)
To: MichCapCon
Ford has been slowly removing themselves for years.
12 posted on
07/22/2015 10:51:04 AM PDT by
bmwcyle
(People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
To: MichCapCon
"Would Ford Leave Michigan if Not for a Handout from the State?" Wouldn't you? :-)
13 posted on
07/22/2015 10:53:14 AM PDT by
mlo
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