The Middle East conflict has fueled a surge in copper, steel and diesel prices, adding $400 million to costs for 2026, Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said on an earnings conference call.
"We have seen a significant amount of inflation... really just in the last probably 10 weeks," he said.
Despite these dynamics, GM reported third-quarter profits of $3.3 billion, more than double last year's level, which was marred by one-time costs conne…