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Stellantis Announces Layoffs and Plant Shutdowns in Response to New U.S. Tariffs

The automaker is temporarily laying off 900 U.S. workers and pausing production at facilities in Canada and Mexico following the implementation of a 25% automotive import tariff by the Trump administration.

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The logo of Stellantis sits on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
Vehicles drive by the Stellantis's Chrysler Windsor Assembly facility in Windsor, Ont., February 4, 2025.

Overview

  • Stellantis is laying off 900 workers across five U.S. facilities due to the economic impact of new tariffs on automotive imports.
  • Production at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada will be halted for two weeks starting Monday, affecting the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and Dodge Charger Daytona EV lines.
  • The Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, which produces the Jeep Compass SUV and Jeep Wagoneer S EV, will be idle for the entire month of April.
  • The 25% automotive import tariff, implemented by President Donald Trump, has exacerbated operational and financial pressures for the company in North America.
  • These measures are part of Stellantis' broader efforts to navigate shifting market conditions and its ongoing transition to electric vehicle production.