AAH #642 - IRA Snafu: The U.S. is Losing Its Tool and Die Industry
About this episode
A deep dive into the challenges facing the U.S. tool and die industry, highlighting the impact of rising costs and competition from China. Guest Lorie Harbor discusses the critical role of toolmakers in automotive production and the alarming trend of declining suppliers. The conversation also touches on the shift towards electric vehicles, the implications of new manufacturing technologies like gigacastings, and the potential labor conflicts as the UAW prepares for negotiations. Insights into Toyota's pivot towards EVs and the competitive landscape of the automotive market are also explored.
Chevrolet Tahoe
"...ght now, go into your you know, going to my Chevy Tahoe, I've got you know, twenty five buttons on my doo..."
Jeep Renegade
"...ercent, Grand Cherokee down twenty seven percent, Renegade down fifty nine percent. Wagon You're down fifty ..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...ollapse of Toyota Jeep Compass down five percent, Wrangler down seventeen percent, Gladiator down twenty fou..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...wn five percent, Wrangler down seventeen percent, Gladiator down twenty four percent, Grand Cherokee down twe..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...teen percent, Gladiator down twenty four percent, Grand Cherokee down twenty seven percent, Renegade down fifty ni..."
Jeep Compass
"...onishing than the alleged collapse of Toyota Jeep Compass down five percent, Wrangler down seventeen percen..."
Ford Bronco Sport
"but not some of the other models. Well, yeah, no, Bronco Sport too. I think that's been hurting Cherokee and Ren..."
Jeep Wagoneer
"...can get it. You can get that. You know that Grand Wagoneer is one hundred and twenty sticker price, but you ..."
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
"...n before. on given the fact that the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee are are fresh vehicles. Okay, ..."
Volkswagen I
"...e and I think it deserves some props. The the the Volkswagen I D four, I agree. No, they had decent sales, so so..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...e is not numbers that would be expected, the Ford Lightning having to go out of production because of battery..."
Hyundai Genesis
"...ally careful here, because boy, Hundy and Kia and Genesis, I'll throw them. And I just got out of GV sevent..."
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