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Donald Trump: “This action alone will cut an estimated $6,000 from the cost of each truck built.”

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Published October 1, 2026

I don't know if he's giving me a donation. You know, I wonder if he's given. Probably not. But that's okay. I like him anyway. I don't give a damn. But This action alone will cut an estimated $6,000 from the cost of each truck built. And it'll be a better truck. It will be a much better truck, which is equally important. And these actions are not simply numbers on paper. (33:02–33:08)

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Claims a regulatory action will reduce truck manufacturing costs by $6,000.

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