GM Shifts From EVs To Gas Vehicles At Ohio Plant, Citing Market Demand

General Motors is shifting production at its Ohio facility away from EV drive units and toward transmissions for gas-powered vehicles, according to CNBC. While the pivot follows Trump’s newly announced 25% tariffs on auto imports, GM says the decision is unrelated and driven by market demand for internal combustion engine vehicles. GM previously invested $760 million to transform Toledo into an EV drive unit hub but has not yet produced retail units there. Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the auto landscape, with some companies accelerating U.S. investments. Analysts estimate the tariffs could add over $100 billion in industrywide costs by 2025, with new parts tariffs set to take effect by May 3.