A major Chinese automaker has revealed its electric Jeep will prioritize Canada over the U.S. for exports, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from the Canadian auto workers' union, which dismissed the move as "entirely unacceptable." The announcement comes as global automakers navigate shifting trade dynamics and labor relations in North America. Industry observers are watching closely to see how this strategy could impact supply chains and market access. The union’s response underscores ongoing tensions between manufacturers and labor groups over production and export policies.
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." ...
