Brazil´s auto sector
I always get in trouble when I talk about the auto sector but what the heck, here I go again.
There are 440 automtive OE parts suppliers based in Brazil, 22 automaker assembly plants & 10 parts plants. The vast majority of these plants were incentivized by government to locate anywhere but the top urban area of Sao Paulo. This chart is a little dated but it points out the level of incentives given to attract auto makers. The three Brazilian cities are pretty remote.
I wonder if Canada is the only country in the world that has made significant public investments to grow its auto sector in the strongest region of its economy?
I know this is a taboo topic, but I like to stir the pot once in a while.
posted by David Campbell @ 10:11 AM
3 Comments:
Why is it taboo? Especially in New Brunswick.
Good point David. Since, it is my hope that we produce ethanol and open a few plants here in New Brunswick (which will definitely benefit the farm industry), maybe we can produce the cars to run on it as well. How about opening a few auto plants in Saint John, Moncton or Fredericton? Now that would be fair economic development that would benefit both rural and urban New Brunswickers.
And while we're at it, what about a space shuttle launch pad, and a space program like NASA, and a special school of magic like in Harry Potter where all the wizards all over the world will flock to the province.
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