The Toyota manufacturing plant in San Antonio has become a focal point in the political universe, with White House officials highlighting it as an example of President Donald Trump’s manufacturing resurgence.

Despite this, Toyota officials have sought to distance themselves from such comments, stating that the administration’s role in their plans for a $3.6 billion expansion has been exaggerated.

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The existing 3,700-employee facility is located in a politically competitive area, with both Republicans and Democrats vying for control in the upcoming midterm election.

Toyota officials have clarified that the San Antonio expansion is a ‘multi-year process’ aimed at building products where they plan to sell them, rather than a reaction to Trump’s tariffs.

The company is maintaining its operations in Mexico and studying what else can be made at that facility.

Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.