Bill Ford Jr. met with Trump over ‘infuriating’ Mexico comments

Ford Motor Executive Bill Ford Jr. stated on Wednesday he has actually met with Donald Trump to discuss the GOP nominee’s comprehensive analysis of the car manufacturer’s investments in Mexico.

Ford informed the Economic Club of Washington that he believed Trump’s criticism of the No. 2 car manufacturer’s foreign investments were frustrating and aggravating due to the fact that of the company’s extensive investments and employment in the United States. Trump has further threatened if elected to impose significant tariffs on Ford imports from Mexico.

Ford informed press reporters after the event that the session with Trump was a “great meeting” that occured a few months back.

“He was extremely thoughtful, asked excellent questions,” Ford commented on Trump. “He certainly understands the facts.” Asked if Trump had actually changed his mind about his criticism, Ford did not directly answer however stated, “The campaign path is a different animal than anything I’m ever familiar with.”

A person briefed on the matter said the meeting took place in New York this summertime at the real estate Trump Tower. The car manufacturer had previously invited Trump to visit its headquarters at Dearborn, Michigan however he has actually not taken the automaker up on the offer.

Ford declined the criticism from Trump, keeping in mind that it has more U.S. employees and develops more automobiles in the United States than its competitors. “We ought to be commemorated I think in some ways as the great American vehicle company,” Ford said. “We make more vehicles and trucks here than anybody else.”