GM Shares Rise 2.62% Despite 318th Market Volume Rank as Tariff Strategy and $4 Billion US Investment Signal Resilience

General Motors (GM) rose 2.62% on August 13, 2025, with a trading volume of $380 million, ranking 318th in the market. During the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference, CFO Paul Jacobson outlined strategies to counter $4–5 billion in tariff impacts, targeting a 30% cost offset through manufacturing shifts and fixed-cost reductions. The company plans to invest $4 billion in U.S. production capacity, adding nearly 2 million units, while leveraging software revenue growth from OnStar and Super Cruise, which generated $4 billion in deferred income.

GM emphasized resilience amid global trade challenges, projecting $7.5–10 billion in free cash flow for 2025. Restructuring efforts in China have driven profitability and market share gains, while EV strategy adjustments focus on reducing losses and boosting margins. The firm also highlighted progress in optimizing fixed costs and expanding its North American production footprint to enhance flexibility and reduce tariff exposure.

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