Fact check: Is john deere moving out of states

1. Summary of the results

The question of whether John Deere is "moving out of states" requires a nuanced answer. The company is indeed moving some manufacturing operations to Mexico, specifically the production of mid-frame skid steer loaders and compact truck loaders to a new $55 million facility in Ramos, Mexico by 2026 ^[1]. However, simultaneously, John Deere has announced a massive $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade ^[2], including a new excavator factory in North Carolina and assembly line expansions in Iowa ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original question:

• The company currently maintains a significant U.S. presence with 30,000 employees across 60 factory and office locations in over 16 states ^[3]
• The decision to move some operations to Mexico was influenced by Trump-era tariffs ^[4]
• The relocation will result in the elimination of over 8,000 American jobs ^[1]
• The company has been manufacturing in America since 1837 and maintains its commitment to U.S. manufacturing ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies a complex business decision into a binary "moving out" scenario, which could be misleading. Several stakeholders have different interests in how this story is presented:

• Labor unions and affected workers benefit from emphasizing job losses and manufacturing relocations ^[1]
• John Deere's corporate interests benefit from highlighting their continued U.S. investment and commitment ^[3]
• Political actors can use this situation to support various narratives:
• Some frame it as a result of tariff policies ^[4]
• Others connect it to debates about "woke" corporate policies ^[5]
• Local communities affected by closures versus those receiving new investments have opposing interests in how the story is presented

The reality is that John Deere is both expanding and contracting its U.S. operations simultaneously, making any simple "moving out" narrative incomplete and potentially misleading.