De Soto, Kansas Panasonic Battery Plant Already Doomed?!?

Turmoil over Trump's tariffs, fate of tax credits shadows De Soto's Panasonic $4B battery plant

Experts say the Panasonic plant could delay hiring while it waits out economic uncertainty. The company can still collect hundreds of millions of dollars from Kansas even if it does.

De Soto, Kansas Panasonic Battery Plant Already Doomed?!?

For reasons both tech & political . . . It's interesting to note that BOTH sides of the political aisle aren't sharing much excitement for this metro area adventure.  Here's a peek at the concern . . .  Read more at tonyskansascity.com

Panasonic De Soto plant deals with uncertainty over tariffs, tax credits

Slumping Tesla sales, uncertainty around auto tariffs and proposed cuts to electric vehicle incentives could have serious implications for the new $4 billion Panasonic factory in De Soto, Kansas.  The sprawling complex is being built to make batteries for electric vehicles — specifically Teslas and other brands. As the factory nears completion, industry observers are watching worrisome changes in the market.  “There is cause for concern,” said J…