Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced it will lay off approximately 900 workers at five component plants in the United States due to U.S. import tariffs on vehicles manufactured outside the country.

This decision follows the company's plans to temporarily close two factories located in Canada and Mexico.

The layoffs are set to take effect next week as the automaker grapples with the financial implications of the tariffs introduced by the U.S. government.

The company’s Windsor plant in Canada will be affected, joining other facilities that are suspending operations in response to increased costs driven by the tariffs.

Stellantis is not alone in this response, as additional automakers are also taking significant measures to adapt to the changing trade landscape, including halting exports and relocating production facilities.

These adjustments in the automotive sector highlight the broader impact of trade policies on manufacturing jobs, supply chains, and the overall economy, as companies seek to mitigate potential financial losses.

Industry experts are closely monitoring the situation as more companies may be forced to reevaluate their production strategies in light of current and future tariffs.