US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expanded the tariffs by another 10 percent. For all imports, with higher rates for some countries. The new tariffs were introduced after the White House administration imposed 25 percent. The customs duty for the entire import of the automotive industry.
The effect of new taxes did not take long. Stellantis reported on Thursday that temporary suspension of production in some assembly plants in Canada and Mexicowhich affected the employment of several American Stellantis plants dealing with drive systems and pressing. As the company informed, The dismissals apply to 900 employees from five plants: Warren Stamping and Sterling Stamping from Stellantis, as well as Indiana Transmission Plant, Kokomo Transmission Plant and Kokomo Casting Plant.
In a letter sent to employees, which is referred to by the Reuters agency, Antonio Filosa, operating director of Stellantis in America, informed the crew that the company continues to assess the medium- and long-term effects of tariffs for the company’s operations, but also decided to take some immediate action.
Suspension of production in Canada and Mexico
Stellantis information shows that Windsor Assembly production plant will be closed for two weekswhile the plant Toluca Assembly in Mexico, he will be closed throughout April. The Canadian plant produces the Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager minivans and Dodge Charger Daytona. The mounting m model Jeep Compass and Jeep Wagoneer S.
The Windsor plant, where about 4,500 employees work, will have a 2-week break. According to the company in the Mexican plant Toluca production will stand, but employees will continue to report to work and receive remuneration.
These reports were commented on to Platforma X Democratic US Senator Chuck Schumer. “Trump’s terrifying consequences,” said Schumer, in relation to the reduction of employment in the USA. In his opinion, “American employees pay the price” for Trump’s actions.
Stellantis also has plants in Poland, but for now employees downtime overseas will not affect employees in Gliwice, Skoczów and Tychy.
Concern for trade unionists with Michigan
According to Reuters, exemptions related to trade union tariffs, the more that GM increases employment in the USA.
“This is a complete disaster,” Romaine McKinney III told Reuters, chairman of the local branch of the trade union representing the employees of the Stellantis compressor plant in Warren, Michigan, adding that morale is low after a year of dismissals, which were the result of the cost of cutting the costs of former general director Carlos Tavares.
The White House is silent
Reuters turned to the White House about a commentary on the reduction of employment at Stellantis, oneam did not get an answer.
The White House said on Thursday that customs will ultimately strengthen American industry and employees. According to Trump and his administration, the Americans will feel short -term pain and promise that Trump’s plan will bring American economy long -term benefits.
Source: Reuters
