economy
January 27, 2026
GM expects to top Ford in U.S. vehicle production as it faces up to $4 billion in tariff costs
The 2026 tariff costs would be in line with the automaker's $3.1 billion in tariff costs last year, despite the levies not being in effect for all of 2025.
TL;DR
- General Motors aims to become the top vehicle assembler in the U.S. by increasing annual production to 2 million units.
- GM's push for increased domestic production is partly a response to significant tariff costs, which reached $3.1 billion in 2025.
- The automaker plans to add production of gas-powered crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks to U.S. plants, potentially achieving its goal by 2027.
- Ford has historically been the top U.S. auto producer and is proud of its commitment to domestic assembly.
- GM was the largest importer of new vehicles to America in 2024, relying on plants in South Korea for certain models.
- GM's 2026 forecast includes between $3 billion and $4 billion in expected tariff costs, dependent on trade relations with South Korea.
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