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US AUTO INDUSTRY STELLANTIS EYE GLOBAL: Stellantis Just SHUT DOWN Major Plants – MASS Layoffs After TARIFF SHOCKWAVE! PLAY YOUTUBE VIDEO Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3wlPTkFcnQ Peter Burgess COMMENTARY Peter Burgess
Stellantis Just SHUT DOWN Major Plants – MASS Layoffs After TARIFF SHOCKWAVE! EYE GLOBAL 2K subscribers ... 394 views ... 15 likes Premiered 12 hours ago #TrumpTariffs #Stellantis2025 #AutoIndustryCollapse Stellantis Just SHUT DOWN Major Plants – MASS Layoffs After TARIFF SHOCKWAVE! 🚨 Stellantis Shuts Down Plants Across North America in 2025 – Is This the Beginning of a U.S. Auto Collapse? 🚨 A massive shockwave is hitting the American car market! In this video, we break down the Stellantis crisis 2025, from plant closures and skyrocketing car prices to the devastating effects of new tariffs. If you're tracking the auto industry collapse USA 2025, you don't want to miss this deep dive. 💥 THE IMPACT 🔹 Massive job losses: Thousands of factory workers in the US, Canada, and Mexico are laid off, weakening local economies and intensifying social unrest. 🔹 Inventory overflow crisis: Dealerships are overwhelmed with unsold Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles, leading to collapsing dealership profitability. 🔹 Consumer trust erosion: Buyers feel abandoned by Stellantis due to overpriced models and lack of affordable options, shifting loyalty to competitors like Toyota and Hyundai. 🔹 Supply chain disruption: New tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles and China-sourced parts choke manufacturing, causing costly production bottlenecks. 🔹 Fleet sales decline: Commercial buyers delay vehicle renewals; demand for Stellantis vans and trucks plummets under economic pressure and EV transition competition. 🔹 Brand devaluation: Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati suffer reputational damage, risking long-term irrelevance in the highly competitive North American market . #TrumpTariffs #Stellantis2025 #AutoIndustryCollapse #CarPricesSurge #eyeglobal 💬 What do YOU think? Drop a comment below! 👇🔥 ✅ All Breaking NEWS: • EYE Global All News 📞 Contact: mrnguyen.hnmedia@gmail.com Thanks for watching! Transcript 0:00 a seismic shock has just struck the American auto industry stalantis the powerhouse behind Jeep Dodge Chrysler and Ram is halting production at key plants across the US Canada and Mexico thousands of workers are being laid off and entire assembly lines are grinding to a standstill the culprit a devastating combination of collapsing demand surging vehicle prices and a sudden tariff tsunami that has blindsided the sector the fallout is immediate and brutal inventories are overflowing with unsold vehicles dealerships are desperate and consumer confidence is plummeting with new tariffs adding thousands of dollars to sticker prices and interest rates hovering at 7 to 8% buyers are fleeing the market even Stalantis' flagship models like the Chrysler Pacifica are now priced out of reach but this is just the beginning as Stalantis scrambles to 1:00 contain the damage the broader implications for the North American auto industry and the global economy are becoming alarmingly clear is this the first domino to fall in a much larger economic crisis stay tuned as we delve deeper into this unfolding story i from shortages to surplus the backfire of a pricing strategy in 2020 and 2021 Stalantis made a bold move amid the global chip shortage it pivoted away from affordable entry-level vehicles to focus on high margin models the logic seemed sound at the time fewer chips meant fewer cars so why not maximize profit on every unit built for a while it worked profits soared dealers celebrated and executives touted it as a master stroke but in 2025 that strategy has turned toxic with production back to normal and inventory swelling the very models Stalantis banked on those loaded 2:01 high-end SUVs and trucks have become the company's greatest liability entry-level buyers are locked out the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4HP 4 now sells for more than $77,000 even the base Wrangler once a symbol of rugged affordability starts well above 40,000 for middle class Americans these numbers aren't just high they're insulting the result dealerships are overflowing massive lots once bustling with eager buyers now sit in eerie silence filled with rows of unsold vehicles many still wearing 2023 tags some dealers are reporting inventory backups of 6 months or more and that's despite heavy discounting even promotions like employee pricing for all are falling flat consumers aren't biting they've moved on this isn't just a pricing issue it's a trust issue stalantis has priced 3:00 itself out of its own market the very customers it relied on working families firsttime buyers loyal Jeep fans feel abandoned and the numbers reflect that sentiment sales are plunging the volume once generated by entry-level cars is gone and premium sales alone can't carry the weight internal sources say dealers warned corporate leaders for months they saw the writing on the wall inventories swelling traffic slowing credit tightening but the response from the top stay the course push high margin trust the model now that model is imploding dragging down dealer morale and consumer confidence with it meanwhile competitors like Toyota and Hyundai kept their entry-level segments alive they're reaping the rewards stalantis by contrast now faces an existential question how do you bring buyers back when you've systematically priced them 4:00 out and lost their trust this isn't a temporary dip it's a structural crisis stalantis didn't just misread the market it bet against it and in doing so it created a surplus so severe it threatens the company's entire North American retail strategy as inventory piles up and prices remain sky-high the next phase is already unfolding fire sale discounts margin erosion and dealership unrest the brand once known for rugged accessibility is now drowning in its own excess and the worst part this is only the first domino what comes next could hit even harder stay with us at Leu consumer push back nobody's buying the backlash is real and it's growing by the day consumers aren't just hesitant anymore they're walking away altogether the sticker shock is only part of the problem the deeper issue is financial 5:00 reality inflation remains stubbornly high in 2025 and interest rates have settled into a brutal range of 7 to 8% that means monthly payments on a new truck or SUV can easily climb past $1,000 for many families that's simply unsustainable so they're opting out rather than sign up for 36 to 72 months of crushing debt buyers are flooding the used market 3 to 5year-old vehicles are in hot demand especially those with reliable reputations and fewer tech bells and whistles it's not just about saving money it's about value and right now Stalantis simply isn't offering it this shift in consumer behavior is shaking the foundations of the auto retail model new vehicle lots are turning into graveyards dealers especially those tied closely to brands like Dodge Jeep and Chrysler are facing a brutal squeeze they're offering 6:02 employee pricing to the public slashing MSRP by thousands in some regions incentives now include zero down payments cashback bonuses and deferred financing but the needle isn't moving inventory is still sitting the discounts once considered a silver bullet now feel like a desperate whisper why because the damage isn't just financial it's psychological consumers feel burned many watched prices spiral out of reach during the pandemic only to see those inflated figures become the new norm stalantis in particular raised prices aggressively while limiting lowerc cost options now as the economy cools and household budgets tighten buyers remember and they're voting with their wallets by not spending this rejection isn't universal but it's widespread enough to sting brands that held steady 7:01 during the chaos like Honda and Hyundai are reaping the benefits they kept entry-level models alive they didn't abandon affordability stalantis by contrast looks disconnected and opportunistic financial analysts have started flagging the trend according to a recent note from analysts at JP Morgan new car affordability in North America is at its lowest point in over a decade one report warned that the widening affordability gap may lead to a structural contraction in demand for high-end domestic vehicles while the statement didn't name Stalantis directly the implication was clear what's worse this isn't a short-term fluctuation it's a realignment as economic headwinds persist and consumer sentiment sour Stalantis faces a painful reckoning dealers are pushing hard but with little effect customers aren't just delaying 8:00 purchases they're moving on if Stellantis can't rebuild trust and fast it risks becoming irrelevant in the very markets it once dominated because in 2025 value isn't just king it's survival and Stellantis for all its legacy is dangerously out of step the question now isn't whether consumers will come back it's whether they still care the tariff shockwave how global politics crushed Stellantis what began as a pricing misfire has now collided headon with global politics and the fallout is devastating in a stunning turn Stalantis is reeling from a new wave of tariffs introduced in early 2025 these tariffs targeting both Canadian assembled vehicles and China sourced automotive components have sent shock waves through the company's already fragile operations the most immediate casualty the Chrysler Pacifica 9:03 built in Windsor Ontario the Pacifica had become one of Stalantis' few bright spots in an otherwise dim retail portfolio it appealed to families fleets and hybrid buyers alike but with the new tariffs now adding thousands of dollars to its final sticker price even this model is in trouble dealers in the US report a steep drop in Pacifica inquiries with several warning that pricing now pushes it dangerously close to luxury competitors without the brand cache to justify it according to a report from the Globe and Mail at least three Pacifica shipments were halted mid-transit across the US Canada border after the tariff announcement customs delays sudden cost recalculations and incomplete paperwork tied to new trade requirements left carriers stranded for days some trucks returned to origin others offloaded in temporary yards with their cargo now marked as financially 10:03 nonviable this isn't just disruption it's disintegration and it doesn't stop there stalantis global supply web stretching from Canada to Mexico to China is now caught in a tightening news china sourced components from semiconductors to electronic modules have seen cost increases as high as 40% production lines across North America have slowed or paused entirely factory managers are scrambling for substitutions but alternatives are scarce and expensive the result is a manufacturing bottleneck with no quick fix for a company already suffering from bloated inventories and consumer flight this new variable is brutal it compounds the pricing crisis distorts logistics and injects volatility into what should have been a controlled recovery stalantis was hoping to stabilize in 11:00 2025 instead it's spiraling deeper into chaos much of it triggered by geopolitical friction industry insiders say this latest tariff folly may have roots in a broader US strategy under President Trump to pressure Canada and China simultaneously on trade imbalances while officials frame it as protecting American manufacturing companies like Stalantis are caught in the crossfire the timing couldn't be worse inflation is squeezing consumers interest rates are punishing and now tariffs are stripping margin from an already broken model what's emerging is a perfect storm outdated pricing consumer fatigue and now global economic fragmentation stellantis didn't start this trade war but it may become one of its first industrial casualties with no end to the tariffs in sight and no clear pivot strategy the company is left 12:00 clinging to a shrinking market while its costs explode from every direction and this is only act one what happens when retaliation kicks in from China from Canadian suppliers or even from Stellantis' own workforce IV factory closures and layoffs the fallout begins the numbers are grim and they're getting worse as the second quarter of 2025 unfolds Stalantis is no longer just facing a sales crisis or a tariff squeeze it's dealing with the brutal reality of factory shutdowns and sweeping layoffs what began as whispers of temporary production adjustments has now escalated into full-scale operational paralysis across North America multiple Stellantis plants in both the United States and Canada have gone dark assembly lines once humming with activity now sit idle the Belvadier plant in Illinois previously revived in 13:02 early 2023 with great fanfare has shuttered again this time indefinitely in Ontario production of certain minivan models has been paused with workers furled without a clear return date from Michigan to Windsor the pattern is the same layoffs furlows and silence internal sources speaking to Reuters under condition of anonymity described the atmosphere inside Stellantis' manufacturing division as tense and unsustainable thousands of union and non-UN workers have already been affected one estimate places the number at over 4,000 individuals with more expected as consumer demand remains frozen and supply chains continue to choke under the weight of tariff pressure what's particularly alarming is the strategic nature of the closures these aren't random cuts stalantis is targeting facilities tied to low demand 14:01 models vehicles that were overpriced underperforming or overproduced many of these models relied heavily on imported components from tariff aaffected regions like China when parts stopped arriving production couldn't continue when finished vehicles stopped moving off lots management pulled the plug this isn't just a costcutting measure it's survival mode for the thousands of workers now facing uncertain futures the consequences are devastating in Detroit local unions report record levels of distress one union official described it as a slowmoving collapse workers who were promised stability after the pandemic and early electrification investments now find themselves holding pink slips meanwhile dealerships are left in limbo without new inventory and with used vehicle prices still volatile their ability to project or plan for the year ahead has 15:01 evaporated some are quietly laying off sales staff others are cutting service hours the ripple effect is cascading through local economies what's driving this according to economic observers it's a perfect collision of misread market signals political headwinds and supply chain fragility stalantis overproduced when the market was already softening then tariffs disrupted parts pipelines and when prices didn't adjust fast enough consumers walked away the company waited too long to react and now it's paying the price in jobs and industrial momentum behind closed doors insiders are warning that more closures are on the table if there's no rebound by late Q2 there's talk of consolidating production to Mexico or shifting focus entirely to fleet and export markets but those are temporary lifeboats not long-term solutions unless demand 16:01 recovers or trade barriers ease this wave of shutdowns could become the new normal and for thousands of families across North America that would turn a corporate crisis into a human one vr crisis stalantis is losing consumer trust the numbers tell one story the brand tells another and right now neither favors Stalantis across its vast portfolio Stellantis is suffering from a full-blown identity crisis one that cuts deeper than plant closures or inventory log jams at its core the company is bleeding trust and in today's hyperco competitive valued-driven market that is the one commodity no automaker can afford to lose start with Dodge once known for muscle and swagger its lineup now feels trapped in a time warp the Charger and Challenger while iconic haven't meaningfully evolved in years the much hyped Dodge Hornet positioned 17:02 as a compact performance crossover was supposed to inject new life into the brand but feedback has been lukewarm at best critics point to uninspired styling clunky tech and underwhelming fuel efficiency sales figures back it up the Hornet simply isn't buzzing then there's Fiat a brand that's all but vanished from the mainstream the only model still hanging on in the North American market is the Fiat 500E an electric city car that appeals to a niche audience but lacks scale sales have been modest and in many regions virtually non-existent for most American buyers Fiat is no longer on the radar alfa Romeo and Maserati the group's European prestige Marquez continue to struggle with perception and reliability alpha's reputation for performance is undermined by quality control issues particularly in newer 18:01 models like the Tonale maserati once a symbol of Italian luxury now competes in a segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz BMW and Porsche brands with deeper pockets and far more consistent engineering the high price tags and inconsistent quality leave both brands teetering on the edge of irrelevance outside a narrow band of luxury enthusiasts and then there's Jeep perhaps the biggest heartbreak of them all jeep built its legacy on rugged go anywhere capability but in 2025 it's become a brand priced out of its core demographic entry-level Wranglers now start well over $40,000 and higher trims can easily breach 70 for off-road purists and workingclass buyers Jeep is no longer a symbol of adventure it's a symbol of exclusion add to that a string of recent recalls particularly involving plug-in 19:00 hybrid variants like the Wrangler 4 AX and trust begins to erode even faster reports of battery issues software failures and quality inconsistencies have sparked concerns about safety and long-term reliability public perception is shifting and not in Stalantis' favor buyers increasingly view its vehicles as overpriced underfeatured and poorly aligned with current consumer expectations where rivals are offering intuitive tech efficient powertrains and accessible price points Stalantis is stuck in a cycle of overpromising and underdelivering analysts from Bloomberg and Edmunds have noted this shift with one recent piece stating bluntly 'Stalantis has lost touch with its customers.' And it shows that disconnect is now playing out across showroom floors consumer reviews and most importantly purchasing decisions rebuilding a brand is hard rebuilding 20:01 trust even harder and Stalantis once a name that stood for durability and American grit is finding itself labeled as tonedeaf overpriced and obsolete the question now is not how it competes but whether consumers even care enough to give it a second chance ve commercial sales can't save the day for a moment it looked like commercial sales might offer Stalantis a lifeline fleet buyers delivery services construction firms municipal governments continued ordering Ram vans and work trucks through the early turbulence of 2024 while retail customers walked away from bloated SUVs and overpriced crossovers commercial clients held firm propping up a sliver of stability within the collapsing structure but now even that last stronghold is beginning to fracture small and mid-sized businesses the backbone of the fleet market are facing the same economic pressures as 21:02 households high interest rates persistent inflation and tightening credit conditions are forcing tough decisions many are choosing to delay fleet refresh cycles pushing older vehicles well past their intended service lifespan the mantra has changed from upgrade for efficiency to patch it and keep it running according to recent data from the North American Fleet Association the average fleet vehicle age has now reached a record 7.4 years that's up sharply from 6.1 years just 2 years ago maintenance costs are rising but they're still cheaper than financing a new vehicle at 8% APR compounding the issue is the increasing appeal of used commercial vehicles auctions across the Midwest and Southeast report surging demand for three to 5year-old work vans and trucks especially from the Ram lineup dealers who once relied on commercial buyers to clear inventory are 22:02 now competing against the used market it's a losing battle and then there's the EV wild card electric commercial vehicles while still niche are becoming a viable option for forward-inking fleet managers startups like Rivian and legacy players like Ford are aggressively courting this space stalantis despite ambitious electrification announcements has been slowed to scale its commercial EV offerings the few electric vans and trucks in development are still undergoing pilot testing with limited deployment and availability that lag is costing them one logistics company executive interviewed by Reuters put it bluntly if we can't get Stalantis EVs in bulk until late 2026 we're not waiting we're switching now that sentiment is growing fleet managers are less loyal than retail buyers they chase uptime cost efficiency 23:00 and incentives and Stalantis is falling short on all three even government contracts once a reliable source of bulk sales are starting to drift elsewhere with many municipalities implementing green fleet mandates automakers with readyto deploy EV platforms are taking the lead stalantis still tied up in regulatory delays and R&D bottlenecks is missing the moment the bottom line commercial sales were never going to save Stalantis at best they could delay the bleeding but now that segment is cracking under economic strain and technological disruption what remains is a company with no clear refuge hemorrhaging retail customers losing brand equity and watching its last pillar of volume quietly erode and as the foundation collapses one question grows louder what happens when the fallback option fails because for Stellantis that fallback is already 24:00 slipping away stalantis is now standing at the edge of a cliff with a staggering 70% drop in profits and over $6 billion in cash burned the company is bleeding market share to Toyota Honda Hyundai and a wave of nimble EV startups and the most troubling part there's still no clear strategy for recovery once a symbol of American industrial power Stalantis now faces the risk of becoming a cautionary tale of what happens when you bet everything on high prices and ignore your customers reality so what happens next will Stalantis find a way to rebuild or is this the beginning of a full-blown collapse in one of North America's most iconic automakers let us know what you think in the comments below and don't forget to like subscribe and hit the bell for more deep dives into the world of global economics trade and industry

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