Barra ignores Trump attacks, cites ‘common message'

GM CEO Mary Barra talks with UAW Vice President Terry Dittes, center, and UAW Region 1 Director Frank Stuglin at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant. (REUTERS)

March 25, 2019 04:00 AM

DETROIT — General Motors is walking a fine line when it comes to President Donald Trump and his attacks on the automaker's plans to idle or shut as many as four domestic plants.

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