Ford showcased its Ohio manufacturing operations, highlighting the Sharonville transmission plant producing parts for vehicles like the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition. The company welcomed President Trump's measures to mitigate tariff impacts on automakers, acknowledging potential negative effects from higher tariffs on its international supply chain. Ford employs 7,800 manufacturing workers in Ohio, representing a significant portion of the state's auto industry jobs. The Sharonville plant alone employs 2,000 workers and produces 3,500 transmissions daily.

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