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That global reach has long been central to Plant Spartanburg’s role within BMW’s manufacturing network.
Plant Spartanburg, which was founded more than three decades ago, currently assembles BMW vehicles including the X3, X6, X7 and XM for US and international customers.
Mackensen said BMW’s growth in South Carolina has also had a significant economic impact, helping to attract suppliers and other businesses to the region.
“It had a negative impact on the whole community, not just Greenville [and] Spartanburg, but also across the state,” Mackensen said.
That local area is also part of the US’s grand strategy. Mackensen said the US is BMW’s second largest market by volume and remains the core of the company’s plans around the world.
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The vehicles are awaiting shipment at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina. (BMW / Fox News)
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“It shows our clear commitment to the American market,” Mackensen told FOX Business. “It makes a lot of sense to assemble your vehicles where your customers are.”
BMW said it has become America’s largest auto exporter for more than a decade, exporting nearly 3 million vehicles worth more than $113 billion from 2014 to 2025.
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FOX Business’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
