Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We have, more auto plants being built than we've ever had”
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What the record shows
Multiple automakers are investing in U.S. manufacturing, but industry experts say recent announcements mostly represent reallocations at existing facilities rather than new plant construction. No data confirms record-setting levels of new auto plant construction.
Sources
- GM to invest $4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing plants
- A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand | WardsAuto
- A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand
- Tennessee Truck Assembly
- Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE - Form 10-K - FY2024
- Major U.S. Factory Construction Projects to Watch in 2026
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
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