The problem with "the profits go back to" is that auto manufacturers are multinational corporations. They are only patriotic when they need a bailout, tax break, or military contract.
The Big 3 have been worldwide manufacturers since the early 1900's. They manufactured in and for Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Soviet Russia, Fascist Italy, etc. etc..
Today, if you want to buy a new Jeep or Ram truck you are buying a Stellantis product.
Who is Stellantis? A Dutch multinational corp.
Who is a shareholder of Stellantis? Dongfeng-A Chinese State owned auto and military weapons manufacturer based in Wuhan.
Sorry folks. There is nothing patriotic about automobile companies and there never was.
