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Apr 3, 2025, 10 tweets

🚨 BREAKING: Ford's MASSIVE response to Trump's tariffs - and it's a game-changer for American car buyers. Let me break this down for you...

1/ Ford just announced they're extending EMPLOYEE PRICING to ALL shoppers. Yes, you read that right. This comes RIGHT after Trump dropped his 25% tariff bomb on foreign cars.

Cars made in America don't get the tariffs added.

2/ Why is this huge? Because Ford's basically telling Trump: "We've got this covered." They build 80% of their American-sold vehicles RIGHT HERE at home.

But here's where it gets interesting... 🤔

3/ The REAL story? While other automakers are PANICKING, Ford's seeing OPPORTUNITY.

4/ 🔌 EV buyers: They're sweetening the deal with FREE home chargers + installation through June 30.

6/ The EU and China are threatening retaliation. Treasury Sec Bessent's response? "Don't even think about it." Trump's left himself ton's of room to turn the screws tighter.

Keep watching... 🍿

7/ GM's response? They're ramping up truck production in Indiana. But let's be real - they're scrambling while Ford's already three steps ahead.

8/ Of course, if you want a car 100% made in America, you can always get a Tesla.

9/ The BOTTOM LINE: Ford gets what the pundits don't. Trump's tariffs are going to bring about free trade. But while that sorts out, it's going to help pump up American manufacturing and American jobs.

And we're just getting started.

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