Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico. John Deere has announced that it plans to shift production of some of its models to Mexico, a move that has resulted in layoffs at facilities in Iowa. It's hurting our manufacturing," Trump said Monday. Monday appeared to be the first time Trump had singled out John Deere. The former president's comments appeared to be off the cuff, prompted only by the John Deere tractors that were set up as the backdrop of the event.

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Persons: Donald Trump, John Deere, They've, Trump, John Deere's Organizations: Republican, Protecting America Initiative, CNBC, . Manufacturing, Deere Locations: Smithton , Pennsylvania, Mexico, United States, Iowa, Michigan