Stellantis to suspend operations of plants in Canada and Mexico due to US duties

The American-French-Italian automobile concern Stellantis announced the suspension of work at a number of plants in Canada and Mexico for two weeks due to duties imposed by US President Donald Trump. This was reported on April 3 by The Globe and Mail newspaper, citing data from the local trade union, Unifor Local 444.

According to the newspaper, the plant's operation will be suspended on April 7.

James Stewart, the head of the trade union organization, explained that the US tariff policy continues to create uncertainty in the automotive industry and has a "negative impact" on car production in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Stellantis continues to assess the impact of the recently announced duties on imported cars and will continue to engage with the U.S. administration on these policy changes, she added."Газета.Ru ".

Trade Warrior: How new US duties will affect the global economy

Donald Trump announced the introduction of fees for all products supplied to the United States.

On April 2, Trump announced large-scale trade measures: base tariffs of 10% are being introduced for all products supplied to the United States. For the EU, this figure has been raised to 20%, and for China — to 34%. In his speech, the president called April 2 the day when Americans will become rich again.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the introduction of import duties by the US president is a mistake. He added that Germany would defend its interests.