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Carrier confirmed its decision not to move its operations to Mexico from Indianapolis as it proposed in February of this year.
In an official statement, the brand explained that after several talks with the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, they negotiated an agreement with the incoming administration that they consider benefits their workers, the state of Indiana and their company.
"We announce that Carrier will continue to manufacture gas furnaces in Indianapolis, in addition to retaining engineering and headquarters staff, preserving more than 1,000 jobs. Carrier will also designate its Indianapolis manufacturing facility as a Center of Excellence for gas furnace production, with a commitment to make significant investments to continue to maintain a class furnace factory," the company said in the statement released to the media.
The decision to move to Mexico was questioned by employees at the Indianapolis plant, as about 1,200 people would lose their jobs. In addition, the Donald Trump factor, who assured that he will raise tariffs for companies leaving the United States, influenced the decision.
Carrier also explained that "the announcement is possible because the incoming Trump-Pence administration (vice president) has emphasized to us its commitment to supporting the business community and creating an improved and more competitive business climate in the United States. The incentives offered by the state were an important consideration."
Reports confirmed by economic portals such as Bloomberg indicate that Carrier agreed to keep 1,100 jobs in Indiana for a $7 million tax incentive over 10 years.
