Overview

• Stellantis is reportedly expanding its Saltillo, Mexico, factory to potentially produce the Ram 1500 pickup, raising concerns about job security in the US.
• The United Auto Workers (UAW) has expressed frustration, accusing Stellantis of not honoring its investment commitments to American plants and workers.
• The White House has urged Stellantis to adhere to agreements made with the UAW, emphasizing the importance of supporting US communities impacted by previous plant closures.
• Stellantis has announced significant investments in its Sterling Heights, Michigan, facility to produce the electric Ram 1500 REV, but has not confirmed plans for the Ram 1500 production in Mexico.
• The potential production move comes amid broader industry trends of automakers seeking cost reductions by shifting manufacturing to countries like Mexico.