Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno stopped selling China-made GM vehicles after the automaker closed plants in the Rust Belt and expanded production overseas, despite receiving threats from GM executives. Opponent Sen. Sherrod Brown is using a misleading claim as a campaign pitch.
Key Points
Moreno stopped selling Buick Envision made in China after GM closed plants in the US
Opponent Sen. Sherrod Brown is using a misleading claim against Moreno in the Senate race
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Moreno
Pros
Bernie Moreno took a stand against GM's decision to close plants in the Rust Belt and expand production overseas
Supports American auto workers by halting sales of China-made vehicles
Cons
Received threats from GM executives for refusing to sell China-made vehicles