Overview
- The automaker outlined a four-year plan to lift U.S. output by about 50% and introduce five new models, calling it its largest U.S. investment in a century.
- More than 5,000 jobs are planned across Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, including the restart of the Belvidere, Illinois plant.
- Jeep Compass production will move from Brampton, Ontario, to Belvidere, prompting protests from Unifor and criticism from Ontario premier Doug Ford.
- Canada’s industry minister Mélanie Joly sent a letter deeming the transfer unacceptable, citing legally binding obligations tied to prior public support and warning of legal action unless new models are assigned to Brampton.
- Stellantis says the push strengthens higher-margin Jeep and Ram in line with U.S. trade policy under President Trump, while Italian unions decry disinvestment and seek job guarantees ahead of an Oct. 20 meeting with CEO Antonio Filosa.