At Mr. Trump's side during his stop in Indianapolis was Vice President-Elect Mike Pence - Indiana's Governor - as Mr. Pence had a broad smile on his face as he announced the deal with his home state company.
The details of the deal were much more a product of what could be done by Gov. Pence, as Indiana will provide $7 million in tax breaks to Carrier, all to help keep 1,000 jobs from being shifted out of that state.
The reaction - in many ways - was expected.
But there were some Republicans who frowned on the Carrier deal, like Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan.
Next stop for Mr. Trump - Cincinnati, and a victory rally this evening.
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