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Originally Posted by Pro GM and Ford

"For one thing, several popular vehicles with foreign nameplates are actually built here in the U.S. by UAW members, working with the same union contracts that supposedly make auto plants "uncompetitive." Our members build vehicles not only for Detroit-based automakers, but also for Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Volvo Trucks."

But foreign companies don't have the masses of retired workers and their families to pay for, as American companies do. These "legacy costs" are a huge, unsustainable burden for US companies, but don't exist for Toyota, et al.

Exactly.

I also think Big 3 gets shafted on quality, and on choice. GM makes oodles of cars for all segments, yet most import lovers complain about the lack of "reasonable" choices for them.