These same officials have also cautioned South Carolina leaders – most of whom are obsequiously subservient to U.S. president Donald Trump – that they will be forced “to let shareholders and the public know why” they are slashing domestic jobs. That agreement has yet to be effectuated, however, and South Carolina recently lost its most influential voice in Washington, D.C. when Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly on July 11, 2026. So far, BMW has made no public announcements regarding a potential reduction in force – or the potential idling of its South Carolina operations. Keep it tuned to FITSNews as we track developments tied to BMW’s global woes and how they could potentially impact South Carolina’s economy. Prior to founding FITSNews, he served as press secretary to the governor of South Carolina.