GM to invest $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing plants amid tariffs

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DETROIT — General Motors

plans to invest $4 billion in three American assembly plants, including adding production of two popular vehicles that are currently built in Mexico.

The Detroit automaker announced the plans Tuesday, as there have been few indications of progress in trade talks between the Trump administration and Mexican leaders. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump implemented 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and 25% tariffs on many auto parts imported into the U.S.

GM said the investment will add assembly of the Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Equinox that are currently produced in Mexico to two other plants in the U.S. and convert a large idled plant in Michigan — formerly expected to build all-electric trucks — to make gas-powered vehicles.