Stellantis Halts Production in Windsor and Toluca Due to Tariff Uncertainty

Stellantis is temporarily stopping production at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario and Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico following President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies. The move comes as the company assesses the potential financial impact of these trade restrictions on its North American operations.

According to an email sent to employees by Antonio Filosa, Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer (COO) for North America, the automaker is taking proactive steps to navigate the evolving trade landscape.

“We are continuing to assess the medium- and long-term effects of these tariffs on our operations, but also have decided to take some immediate actions, including temporarily pausing production at some of our Canadian and Mexican assembly plants,” Filosa stated in the email, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.

The Windsor Assembly Plant, responsible for building the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger Daytona, will shut down for two weeks starting Monday. Meanwhile, Toluca Assembly, which produces the Jeep Compass and the new Wagoneer S, will halt operations for the entire month of April. These shutdowns will also impact Stellantis’ U.S.-based powertrain and stamping facilities that supply parts to both plants.

Filosa acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the situation but reassured employees that Stellantis is actively working with key stakeholders, including government officials, unions, and suppliers, to mitigate the disruptions.

“These are actions that we do not take lightly, but they are necessary given the current market dynamics,” Filosa said. “Be assured that we are very engaged with all of our key stakeholders, including top government leaders, unions, suppliers, and dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as we work to manage and adapt to these changes.”

Despite the temporary setbacks, Stellantis reported positive momentum in certain areas, with consecutive monthly market share growth since January and strong retail performance from its Jeep and Ram brands in March.

As the automaker navigates these trade policy changes, it remains committed to stabilizing production while ensuring the long-term sustainability of its North American operations.