Stellantis Plant Closures: Tariffs, Poor Quality, and a Failing Strategy
In response to newly implemented 25% automotive tariffs, Stellantis has temporarily suspended production at its Windsor (Canada) and Toluca (Mexico) assembly plants for two weeks and one month, respectively. This decision, impacting approximately 4,500 Canadian and an unspecified number of Mexican hourly workers, also resulted in the temporary layoff of roughly 900 U.S. support staff. The production halt, impacting models like the Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep Compass, aims to mitigate the impact of the tariffs and reduce excess inventory. Stellantis’ stock experienced a significant 9.4% drop following the announcement.
John Q. Hosedrinker