As the Trump Administration continues its nonsensical tariff attack on Canada’s auto industry, it is becoming increasingly clear the only winner in this trade war is China.
News that Stellantis intends to build some electrified Jeep vehicles in China, with plans to export them around the world including Canada, is another gut punch to Unifor members at the Brampton Assembly Plant and the Canadian auto industry.
The Jeep announcement came quietly, on Sept. 24, delivered by Lü Haitao, the general manager of a joint venture between Stellantis and automaker Dongfeng, a Chinese partner. Reports suggest Chinese Jeep production will begin in 2027.
