Kremlin: US Economy Undergoing Militarization Following Trump's Statements
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- Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the US economy is undergoing militarization, commenting on Donald Trump's remarks about automakers like Ford and General Motors producing weapons.
- Trump announced plans to meet with weapons manufacturers, noting GM's excitement about building weapons and potential missile production by car companies.
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Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on US President Donald Trump's statements regarding automakers shifting to weapons production.
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. The US economy is undergoing militarization, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, commenting on Donald Trump’s statement that automakers such as Ford and General Motors would soon begin producing weapons.
"The economy is undergoing militarization," Peskov noted.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with representatives of the country’s largest weapons manufacturers on June 24. He added that "General Motors is all excited about building weapons." According to Trump, the company plans to switch several plants to weapons production. He added that "some of the car companies, if they have any excess capacity, they’re making a deal to build missiles, and the Patriot in particular."
Offene Fragen
- Will automakers actually switch plants to weapons production?
- What is the scale of potential weapons manufacturing by US car companies?
