John Deere Is Moving Iowa Tractor Cab Assembly Operation to Mexico

John Deere Co., one of America’s oldest manufacturers, has announced that it is moving some of its operations from Waterloo, Iowa, to Mexico, leaving the 💼Jobs of hundreds of Americans in doubt.

The company is reportedly preparing to end tractor operations at its Waterloo cab and welding facility located just north of Cedar Rapids. The tractor operations are set to cease by 2024 after which the manufacturing will be moved to Mexico.

Still, the company told employees at a Wednesday meeting that it is bringing in a different product, and some workers will retain their 💼Jobs.

“John Deere’s plan to bring new product programs to our operations in Waterloo, Iowa, makes it necessary to consolidate the manufacturing of cabs from the Tractor and Cab Assembly Operations (TCAO) to Ramos Component Works in Mexico,” the company said in a statement, according to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier newspaper.

John Deere continued, saying that the plan “ensures the company can balance workforce needs within the tight labor market while also ensuring Waterloo can open up floor space to manufacture new products.”

The company could not yet say how many employees will be released once the cab and welding operations are moved to Mexico