Ford deal sets stage for tougher talks with GM, Stellantis: Experts Industry observers say future investment commitments could prove harder to secure from the remaining automakers. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The union has already said it will seek similar agreements with the other two companies. But while GM may be able to live with the core elements of the agreement, future investment may be a different proposition, Stanford said. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.