General Motors plans to lay off 3,400 workers in its electric vehicle production facilities, including over 1,000 jobs in Detroit. According to a report from the Detroit News, the layoffs at the Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will affect 1,200 employees based on seniority.
GM has not issued a statement regarding these layoffs. Jesse Lee, senior advisor for Climate Power, attributed the job cuts to President Donald Trump’s policies, criticizing his administration’s efforts to remove federal backing for electric vehicle initiatives. Lee remarked, “Trump’s full-scale assault on clean energy manufacturing is serving Americans with pink slips and skyrocketing energy bills, while giving China a competitive edge in the automotive industry.” He suggested Republicans might face scrutiny for supporting such policies during the 2026 midterm elections.
In another setback, GM recently abandoned a $55 million hydrogen fuel cell plant project in Detroit, which would have created 140 jobs. Crain’s Detroit Business noted the cancellation was due to inadequate hydrogen infrastructure and a slower transition to electric vehicles. The decision aligns with the Department of Energy’s plans to terminate funding for 223 projects.
This story was originally published by the Michigan Advance, part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by a coalition of donors.
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