Paul Jacobson

Paul Jacobson

executive United States

Paul Jacobson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of General Motors (GM), where he plays a crucial role in overseeing the company's financial strategy and operations. With a background in finance and extensive experience in the automotive industry, Jacobson has been involved in critical decisions regarding GM's response to market challenges, including the potential impact of tariffs on vehicles and parts. Recently, he highlighted the possibility of relocating plants if U.S. tariffs on automobiles become permanent, indicating the significant financial and operational implications such policies could have on the company.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
179,915
Power
11,102$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.00 0.04% +10% 331,002,651 163,238 $21,000,000 10,356$
Canada 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,676 $1,700,000 746$
Totals 3 369,007,889 179,914 $22,700,000 11,102$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson expressed uncertainty about the future of trade policy affecting production decisions. 5

CNN: Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you

United States United States: General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson told investors that the company has too many questions about the future of trade policy to make decisions about new plants. 5

CNN: Automakers aren’t rushing to move production to US factories to avoid tariffs

United States United States: Paul Jacobson, General Motors finance chief, discussed the potential impacts of a permanent tariff. 5

The New York Times: Opinion | Trump’s Tariff Threats Are Driving Carmakers Crazy

United States United States: Paul Jacobson is the chief financial officer of General Motors and discussed the company's fixed rates for steel sourcing. 6

CNN: From food to cars: What Americans could pay more for from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs

United States United States: General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson repeated earlier statements from the company that it was prepared to make moves to adjust for tariffs. 5

CNN: Your next car could quickly become much more expensive, even if it’s made in a US factory

United States United States: General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson discussed the potential long-term impacts of tariffs on manufacturing decisions. 5

CNN: Trump lashes out at the Wall Street Journal after repeated attacks on tariffs

Canada Canada: Paul Jacobson, CFO of General Motors, discussed the potential impact of permanent U.S. tariffs on the company's operations at a Barclays conference. 5

The Globe and Mail: GM would have to consider moving plants if U.S. tariffs became permanent, CFO says