Ford Warns Stellantis Against Bringing Chinese Kits to Brampton Assembly Plant
Premier Doug Ford is warning Stellantis that bringing so-called production solutions from China to its idled southern Ontario manufacturing plant is “unacceptable.” Ford said he spoke with the automaker late last week to discuss the Brampton plant’s future. “We need jobs there, and we can’t bring in kits from China—can’t happen, and they think they […]
Premier Doug Ford has warned Stellantis that importing production kits from China for its idled Brampton plant is unacceptable. He expressed this concern during a press conference, stating the need for local jobs and calling the plan detrimental to the automotive sector. Ford emphasized that the company must find a viable vehicle model for the plant.
- Premier Doug Ford opposes Stellantis importing production solutions from China for its Brampton plant.
- Ford stated that importing kits from China is ‘unacceptable’ and would ‘bastardize the whole sector.’
- The Premier stressed the importance of creating local jobs at the plant.
- Ford communicated his concerns directly to the automaker.
- The union representing workers, Unifor, believes the plant may have been sold.
- Ford urged Stellantis to find a suitable vehicle model for the plant’s operations.
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