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+likely difference in the cost of manufacturing/assembling locally vs. Importing (if at all possible) with duties slapped on top.
by vvvv 12y ago
+likely difference in the cost of manufacturing/assembling locally vs. Importing (if at all possible) with duties slapped on top.
- freyfogle 12y agoLabor is a tiny part of modern car assembly. Robots and machines are used everywhere. Avoiding/reducing currency risk is a major motivator - you want production costs to be in same currency as sales.
- 67726e 12y agoIn the case of the BMW X5s, all of the ones going through the port are destined for Europe, South America, and Asia.