Fact check: What percentage of John Deere's production occurs outside the United States?

1. Summary of the results

While an exact percentage cannot be determined from the available analyses, both sources confirm that John Deere is actively relocating significant portions of its production from the United States to Mexico ^[1]. Specifically, the company is moving:

• Skid steer loader and compact track loader production from Dubuque, Iowa to Ramos, Mexico
• Mower conditioner production from Ottumwa, Iowa to Monterrey, Mexico ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses provide important context about the motivations behind this production shift:

• The relocation is driven by lower labor costs and operational expenses in Mexico ^[1]
• The shift represents a strategic manufacturing reorganization, affecting multiple US-based facilities ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question seeks a simple percentage, but this oversimplifies a complex and ongoing transition:

• Stakeholder impacts: This shift likely benefits:
• John Deere shareholders through reduced operational costs
• Mexican economy through job creation
• While potentially negatively impacting:
• US workers, particularly in Iowa
• US local economies in affected areas

The question of production percentages should be viewed in the context of an active transition process rather than a static figure, as both sources indicate ongoing changes in manufacturing locations ^[1].