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Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It's not that simple

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President Donald Trump wants automakers to produce in the U.S. , but "moving" production of massive assembly plants isn't that easy.

Relocating production lines takes years of planning and construction — and can be costly.

Construction of an assembly plant has to be done in conjunction with hiring workers, building infrastructure such as water and energy supplies and building out a parts supply chain.

An additional 25% auto parts tariff is scheduled to take effect by May 3 .

There are ways to increase U.S. production far more quickly and for less cost.

Automakers use multiple plants to produce their highest-volume products.

GM said it would increase production of full-size pickup trucks at its Indiana plant.

Ford spent $1 billion to completely retool its body shop in Illinois .