According to the latest news from the supply chain, General Motors (GM) has asked thousands of suppliers to remove parts from China in its supply chain.GM executives have been telling suppliers that they should look for alternative sources of raw materials and parts from China, with the ultimate goal of moving the supply chain out of China entirely, people familiar with the matter said.
Some sources said General Motors has set a 2027 deadline for some suppliers to terminate purchasing relationships with China.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra once said that the company is working hard to move more of its supply chain to the United States. "For several years, we have been working hard to enhance the resilience of the supply chain." The company sources parts as much as possible from the country where the car is produced.
GM has been one of the most aggressive car companies looking to wean itself off dependence on Chinese battery materials and computer chips. For example, it partnered with a U.S.-based rare earths company and invested in a lithium mine in Nevada for use in future electric vehicle battery materials. But the latest efforts are broader and include more basic components and materials.
A GM spokesman declined to comment on the company's discussions with its supply base. General Motors CEO Mary Barra described efforts to move more of the company's supply chain to the United States.