Upgrades most notably include six "giga presses," made known by Tesla, and a new "cell" manufacturing system for its upcoming electric vehicle battery cases.
A letter to the affected employees said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and would not be required to do any work-related tasks.
President Donald Trump's tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico target a trade provision that helped spur the rise of low-cost retailers, including Temu and Shein.