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https://i-invdn-com.akamaized.net/trkd-images/LYNXMPEG3S1X2_L.jpgToyota spokesman Scott Vazin confirmed the company would attend and noted that it has announced its intention to ramp up its North American manufacturing operations in May.
The Japanese automaker said the White House discussion is “highlighting a group of companies that are ramping up their operations. While we are eager to restart our manufacturing operations, we will do so in compliance with federal health and safety guidelines.”
Also attending will be Josh Bolten, who heads the Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of major U.S. companies, spokeswoman Jennifer Cummings for the group confirmed.
The meeting comes as automakers are preparing next month to slowly begin resuming production, while hotels and restaurants are also making plans to resume more operations as U.S. states start to re-open parts of their economies. CNBC reported the participants earlier.