A Chinese automaker has revealed its electric Jeep will prioritize Canada over the U.S. as a key export market, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from the Canadian auto workers' union, which dismisses the move as "entirely unacceptable." The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions in North American automotive trade relations, raising questions about supply chain strategies and labor agreements. Industry observers will be watching whether this shift signals broader changes in global electric vehicle production and market access. The union’s response underscores the sensitivity of cross-border manufacturing partnerships in the sector.
Lv Haitao, general manager of Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology, says the target export markets for the electric Jeep include Canada, but not the U.S. Unifor calls it "entirely unacceptable." ...
