Mexican Ford plant workers blame Trump for dashed dreams

Considering that Mexico is a neighboring country of the US, a member of NAFTA, and a friend, the giant middle finger Trump extends to them is not ... uh ... good.

If Mexico loses jobs, how is it going to be able to afford to pay for the wall!?

Oh boo hoo! "dashed dreams" as opposed to the ones that were destroyed by Ford when they left initially... not to mention lives ,family and city destroyed in that process ... so bad that Detroit filed bankruptcy

This is why a populous country, like Mexico, need to be able to develop a middle class where they and other countries can sell to, at the same time, can produce something. It's an economic leverage to not be able to be dependent on exports for your won products. They have to fix the government first though.

It seems that more Mexican workers would go to America at all costs if they lost thier jobs in Mexico. There is no point about it. Americans would have to buy more expensive cars made by themselves in America after all.

This is why a populous country, like Mexico, need to be able to develop a middle class where they and other countries can sell to, at the same time, can produce something.

In order for this to happen, there needs to be some kind of rule of law, which does not exist in Mexico, or it's neighbors to the south. Opening and doing business in these countries is difficult, as corrupt politicians, inspectors, and police all take a part of what a business makes in addition to the taxes which must be paid.

In the case of the larger companies like Ford, the cost of corruption in Mexico is still far lower than the cost of taxes, regulation, and labor in America. But most middle class people work for or run small or medium size companies, who , in Mexico, cannot as easily afford to pay the cost of corruption.

When those who make the laws and those who enforce the law are corrupt, there might as well not be any law. And a country with no law will never enjoy economic success, or have a large middle class.

Mexico has been plagued for a very long time by the dishonesty and lack of honor in its leaders, and in its police force. To blame the State, instead of a deeper problem inherit with the Mexican people would be fallacious for the State Government is made up of Mexican people.

Why is it not evident to most that Capitalism is at work here? Nothing is happening here that is contrary to what Capitalism demands.

It seems that more Mexican workers would go to America at all costs if they lost thier jobs in Mexico. There is no point about it. Americans would have to buy more expensive cars made by themselves in America after all.

Yeh, that's the ironic part. The cars will still be made by Mexicans (and robots) but now Americans won't be able to afford them.

Why is it not evident to most that Capitalism is at work here? Nothing is happening here that is contrary to what Capitalism demands.

What? It is exactly the opposite of capitalism. The president elect is making threats to sway how companies do their business, rather than letting the companies and market decide for themselves.

If Mexico loses jobs, how is it going to be able to afford to pay for the wall!? it wont pay for the wall, Trump already broken that promise and now will ask Congress/ US taxpayer to foot the bill.

My father retired from his ownership of a Tool and Die shop in the early 90's, but the business still died. It's not only auto workers who suffer when the corps run to slave labor, thousands of supporting businesses and jobs go with them. Lost his pension. Good thing he was frugal.

So Mexicans are angry that we have an American president (elect) who is going to be concerned with the interests of America over providing more welfare/handouts south of the border and supporting their economy. SO, go pack sand and maybe try to fix your own country, culture, and economy internally and stop expecting the US to support you and your failed corrupt and incompetent system.

Mexico is looked down upon by most central and south american countries as corrupt and full of really low class people. They decapitate people right andleft. Their prisons are a joke. They get what they deserve when no one wants to use their cheap labor.

Burning BushJAN. 07, 2017 - 07:19AM JST Considering that the AP is an American newswire, shouldn't they haven't written this headline:

American Ford plant workers thank Trump for lifting prospects

Well, that would not really be news now would it? This is good - gives the other perspective we don't usually see.

Gosh, can't the Chinese open some plants in Mexico?

Cars themselves are one thing but what about Car Parts ??? Aftermarket parts are vital to the every man & plenty of pain will come of this on the American side of the border. Good Luck with that one!