One of the biggest reasons the Midwest voted in droves for Donald Trump was his promise to keep and bring back jobs to the “Rust Belt” and other areas hurt by the downturn in American manufacturing.
Early on, Trump targeted jobs that air conditioner manufacturer Carrier was planning on moving abroad to Mexico.
Trump has made it a focus of his early transition efforts:
I am working hard, even on Thanksgiving, trying to get Carrier A.C. Company to stay in the U.S. (Indiana). MAKING PROGRESS – Will know soon!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2016
And his hard work has paid off before he is even inaugurated!
BREAKING: Trump team and United Technologies reach agreement on keeping close to 1,000 factory jobs in Carrier plant in Indiana – sources
— CNBC (@CNBC) November 30, 2016
Trump Admin and $UTX reach agreement on keeping close to 1000 factory jobs in Carrier plant in Indiana- sources.
— David Faber (@davidfaber) November 30, 2016
It appears that VP-elect Mike Pence worked personally on this one:
Deal terms to keep Carrier jobs in Indiana include new inducements from state. Deal spear headed by former Indiana Gov Pence.
— David Faber (@davidfaber) November 30, 2016
This will no doubt infuriate liberals who claimed Trump wasn’t going to be keeping his promises.
Trump already racking up symbolic wins while Democrats are still BSODing over the election. https://t.co/6Q1xgCvw2P
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) November 30, 2016
We are pleased to have reached a deal with President-elect Trump & VP-elect Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs in Indy. More details soon.
— Carrier (@Carrier) November 30, 2016
Great Job, President-elect Trump!
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