General Motors has instructed several thousand of its suppliers to eliminate components sourced from China, Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the matter — a move that underscores automakers’ growing frustration with geopolitical tensions disrupting global supply chains.
GM executives have urged suppliers to seek alternatives to Chinese raw materials and parts, with the long-term goal of relocating their supply chains entirely outside China, the people said. Some suppliers have been given a 2027 deadline to sever sourcing ties with the country, according to the sources.
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