Automotive News: Congress embraces jobs, growth created by foreign carmakers

[Rob]

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Lamar Alexander has backed a measure to outlaw burning of the American flag and supported a move to recognize English as the national language. He also takes what he calls a pro-American stance on issues related to the U.S. auto industry, but his view doesn't sit well in Detroit.

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[Mac]

"If you look around the world, most countries have a version of economic patriotism," said Robert Lutz, GM vice chairman in charge of global product development. "They are proud of their own industries. The U.S. is the only major country that, if anything, has negative economic patriotism. I think some people in the United States, in leading government circles, actually detest the American automobile industry. They don't like us."

Hmmm, I wonder why that would be, Mr. Lutz?

-Mac