'The Trump Effect': GM invests $888 MILLION in New York plant

In a major win for American manufacturing, General Motors (GM) announced it will invest $888 million into its Tonawanda Propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, to build its next-generation small block V-8 engine. The move marks GM’s largest single investment in an engine facility in its history — a milestone that many Republicans are crediting to the pro-growth policies and America-first agenda of President Donald Trump.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, “The Trump Effect: Today marks the largest single investment the company has ever made in an engine plant and makes Tonawanda the second GM propulsion plant to produce this new generation of engines.”

According to the Detroit Free Press, the $888 million retooling project is expected to take two years, allowing production of GM’s fifth-generation V-8 to continue through 2027. The sixth-generation engine will power the automaker’s full-size trucks and SUVs — a vehicle segment that remains a cornerstone of American automotive strength. This follows a $300 million investment to convert part of the Tonawanda facility for electric vehicle (EV) drive unit production.
 

The Trump Effect:

“Today marks the largest single investment the company has ever made in an engine plant and makes Tonawanda the second GM propulsion plant to produce this new generation of engines.” https://t.co/RhWNV3fc9q pic.twitter.com/juOrcJgfXk

— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) May 27, 2025