Southern Republicans Defend BMW Against White House “Scam” Claims

[Trogdor the Burninator]

South Carolina officials have leapt to the defense of German premium automaker BMW after White House claims that its South Carolina factory was a “scam" that was “bad” for the US economy”.

While White House trade advisor Peter Navarro went on CNBC to criticize BMW and other international automakers with North American operations, BMW fired back from its position as the leading exporter of cars from the US by value.

"This business model where BMW and Mercedes come into Spartanburg, South Carolina, and have us assemble German engines and Austrian transmissions — that doesn’t work for America,” Navarro claimed.

“It’s bad for our economics. It’s bad for our national security,” he said, claiming that all parts should be made in the US, rather than from international suppliers.

Peter Navarro's comment was so dumb even Republicans attacked him over it.

Even heavyweight South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham came to BMW’s defense, with a statement of support after Navarro’s attack last night.

“BMW has been in South Carolina for over 30 years and has proven to be one of the best corporate citizens in our state,” he said.

“Their presence is a major benefit to the South Carolina economy, and it is much appreciated.”

So apparently making things in the US is also bad. As is being America's largest automotive exporter by value. But will the Trump cult see it.

 

[iluvatar5150]

Peter Navarro's comment was so dumb even Republicans attacked him over it.



So apparently making things in the US is also bad. As is being America's largest automotive exporter by value. But will the Trump cult see it.

Oh, is that what it takes to get Lindsey Graham to break ranks with Trump? Talking bad about BMW? If this means I can get an M5 Touring for a reasonable price, I’m okay with this.

 

[Desk trauma]

Oh, is that what it takes to get Lindsey Graham to break ranks with Trump?

He’ll come to heel shortly.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

He’ll come to heel shortly.

They always do.

 

[Desk trauma]

They always do.

Lindsey has to be reminded he’s an invertebrate every so often.

 

[Jermayn]

Peter Navarro's comment was so dumb even Republicans attacked him over it.



So apparently making things in the US is also bad. As is being America's largest automotive exporter by value. But will the Trump cult see it.

That's Peter Navarro's views. Has Trump commented on it?

 

[durangodawood]

That's Peter Navarro's views. Has Trump commented on it?

I would think they should not be miles apart on a topic as critical as foreign investing in the US.

 

[essentialsaltes]

"Even heavyweight South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham"

He's just husky.

@Trogdor the Burninator , I believe the OP needs a link.

 

[Trogdor the Burninator]

@Trogdor the Burninator , I believe the OP needs a link.

That would help, wouldn't it