Automaker Stellantis NV is pausing production at some of its assembly plants in Canada and Mexico following President Donald Trump’s signing of reciprocal tariffs. The company has also announced plans to temporarily lay off 900 U.S. workers, according to a report.
On Wednesday, Trump announced what have been dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs the U.S. would enact on other countries with 25% tariffs on cars imported to the U.S. Stellantis is best known for auto brands such as Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, and Dodge.
“With the new automotive sector tariffs now in effect, it will take our collective resilience and discipline to push through this challenging time,” Stellantis North American chief Antonio Filosa wrote in an email on Thursday morning. “But we will quickly adapt to these policy changes and will protect our company, maintain our competitive edge and continue delivering great products to our customers.”
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