A Chinese automaker has revealed plans to target Canada as a key export market for its upcoming electric Jeep model, explicitly excluding the U.S. from its initial rollout strategy. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Unifor, which condemned the move as "entirely unacceptable," though the labor union did not specify its reasoning. Industry observers will be watching whether this approach signals broader shifts in global electric vehicle supply chains or reflects broader trade tensions. The announcement raises questions about market access and potential backlash from North American stakeholders.
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." ...
