After criticism from Trump, Rexnord finishes shut down of Indianapolis plant

The last few remaining employees finished their work Wednesday at an Indianapolis plant owned by a company that's come under fire from President Trump for moving jobs to Mexico.

Rexnord Corp. has finished the shut down of the Rockville Road plant that last year employed more than 300. The majority of workers were furloughed earlier this year, but a small crew of about 10 had remained until Wednesday, according to media reports.

The Milwaukee-based corporation announced the plant closing in late 2016.

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Many of the jobs done in Indianapolis by union workers earning $20 or more an hour will be shifted to Mexico, where union officials have reported wages will about $3 an hour.

In May, President Trump threatened to boost taxes on products made by companies liked Rexnord that abandon the U.S.

"Rexnord of Indiana made a deal during the Obama Administration to move to Mexico. Fired their employees.Tax product big that's sold in U.S." Trump said in a tweet.

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