U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Michigan on Tuesday, with plans to tour the Ford (F.US) plant in Dearborn and visit the Sound Board at the MotorCity Casino. He is also expected to engage with members of the Detroit Economic Club. The purpose of this visit is to promote Trump's manufacturing policies, which comes at a time of widespread concern over a weak U.S. job market and rising prices. This trip continues Trump's practice of holding economy-focused events in key states like Michigan—a state he won in both the 2016 and 2024 elections.
Ford spokesman Dave Tovar stated, "We are honored to welcome President Trump to Ford's historic Rouge Center—where Henry Ford perfected the vertically integrated model and where thousands of American workers have assembled the F-Series truck, the nation's best-selling vehicle for 49 consecutive years. As the automaker with the most U.S. employees and highest U.S. production, we look forward to showing the President what has always set Ford apart: it is American workers who make it possible to put a vehicle in every American driveway." The visit coincides with the Detroit Auto Show, which is set to open later this week.
Recently, a Ford executive revealed that the company plans to introduce autonomous driving technology within two years that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road while the vehicle is in motion. This move could potentially propel the traditional automaker into the emerging robotaxi market. Ford announced it will upgrade its Blue Cruise driver-assist system to Level 3 autonomous capability by 2028. The current system only permits hands-free driving but still requires the driver to watch the road. Doug Field, Ford's chief EV, digital, and design officer, said in an interview that this new technology, which enables drivers to look away, will first be deployed on the company's upcoming all-electric compact pickup truck, which is expected to be priced around $30,000.
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