Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
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DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump’s new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company confirmed Thursday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The actions are the swiftest and most drastic by an automaker regarding the new tariffs, which took effect Thursday and are imposed on all vehicles imported to the U.S.
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Main Idea: Stellantis is idling assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as it reacts to President Donald Trump’s new 25% auto tariffs on vehicles imported into the U.S.
Key Points:
- The company said production will pause for two weeks in Windsor, Ontario, and for all of April in Toluca, Mexico.
- About 900 U.S.-represented workers at supporting plants and about 4,500 hourly workers in Canada will be temporarily laid off.
- Workers in Mexico will still report to the plant, but they will not build vehicles during the pause because of their contract terms.
- Stellantis said it is still weighing the short- and long-term impact of the tariffs and is talking with government leaders, unions, suppliers, and dealers.
Impact on the People
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Stellantis plant pauses may cut US auto parts jobs and raise vehicle prices as tariffs push costs higher.
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