I don’t agree that the fate of NUMMI is solely in Toyota’s hands now. If anything, I’d say GM’s failure sealed the plant’s future, or should I say, “non-future”. This was a partnership and I’m surprised that Toyota is even considering making a go of it alone considering the “baggage” that its partner left it. Even NUMMI has come out with its own statement saying that neither its labor costs nor business conditions are competitive.

I would try and help employees and suppliers move to other Toyota USA plants. But it could be a difficult call, and don’t have anywhere near enough info on all the details. But with my limited understanding that is where I would lean.