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GM and Ford leaders' messages to employees indicate impact from Trump tariffs

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General Motors and Ford Motor Co. are reassuring employees and investors that the companies are well-positioned to address the tariffs.

The 25% tariffs on all imported autos and most auto parts take effect Thursday .

GM and Ford get many parts from overseas suppliers, even for vehicles made stateside.

Ford says it is "well-positioned" to get through uncertainty of the current U.S. automotive environment.

Ford 's statement was part of a filing the automaker made with the Securities and Exchange Commission .

Ford alluded to turbulence around the uncertainty the tariff policy has created, along with the challenge of "new competitors".

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