Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
CEO Sergio Marchionne said Monday it was too early to say what
US President-elect Donald Trump would do on campaign vows to
impose trade tariffs or revise NAFTA.
"It's all speculation, let's see what he does when he is
installed," said Marchionne, adding that a recently announced
one-billion-euro investment in the US is not linked to Trump.
"It's new territory for everyone, no one has ever had a
president who tweets," said Marchionne, adding that he was glad
Trump thanked FCA - and Ford - for their upcoming investments in
the US.
"Trump is the president, we are carmakers, we'll adapt," he
said.
The Jeep brand must be globalised, Marchionne said.
"The national and international Jeep card is what we
must do," he said, stressing that possible new trade barriers
could impact Jeep's expansion plans.
Marchionne said he had not had "direct contact" with Trump.
"I've met him in the past," he said.
The CEO added there was a "growing awareness" that FCA's 2018
targets were realistic.
"I confirm all the 2018 objectives", Marchionne said.
He said the dividend "could arrive a bit earlier" than first
envisaged.
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