On November 13th, according to the latest supply chain news, General Motors (GM) has requested thousands of suppliers to remove components from their supply chain originating from China. According to informed sources, General Motors executives have been telling suppliers that they should seek alternative sources of raw materials and components from China, with the ultimate goal of completely shifting the supply chain out of China. According to some sources, General Motors has set a deadline of 2027 for some suppliers to terminate their procurement relationships with China.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has stated that the company is working hard to shift more of its supply chain to the United States. "For several years, we have been working to enhance the resilience of our supply chain," and the company is sourcing components as much as possible from automotive producing countries. Currently, General Motors is one of the most active car companies hoping to break free from dependence on Chinese battery materials and computer chips. For example, it has partnered with a rare earth company headquartered in the United States and invested in a lithium mine in Nevada for future electric vehicle battery materials. But the latest efforts have a broader scope, including more basic components and materials.
A spokesperson for General Motors declined to comment on the company's discussions with its supply bases. General Motors CEO Mary Barra described efforts to shift more of the company's supply chain to the United States.
