Trump criticizes Toyota over Mexico factory plan www.nhk.or.jp
US President-elect Donald Trump says Toyota Motor should pay heavy taxes if it goes ahead with its plan to build a factory in Mexico.
Trump released a message on Twitter on Thursday. It reads "Toyota Motor said will build a new plant in Baja, Mexico, to build Corolla cars for US. NO WAY! Build plant in US or pay big border tax."
Toyota announced in April 2015 that it would build a Corolla plant in Mexico in 2019 as part of its realignment of North American production.
Trump is calling for a review of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which he says is for protecting US employment.
He also warns that he will impose 35-percent tariffs on products made overseas by US companies.
Trump has previously criticized General Motors and Ford Motor for their manufacturing plans in Mexico.
Published Date:2017-01-06