President-elect Donald Trump's threat of retribution against companies that move jobs out of the U.S. is already having the effect he probably intended: Some business leaders are pausing plans to seek foreign addresses.
Ross Baldwin, whose San Diego-based firm Tacna helps U.S. companies set up manufacturing operations in Mexico, said three new clients put their plans on hold until they see what Trump does as president.
At the McAllen Economic Development Corp., which assists companies seeking to expand across the Mexican border from the Texas city, two of five companies currently considering a move have put the brakes on their plans because of Trump, said Keith Partridge, the development corporation's chief executive officer.
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