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General Motors has announced a temporary shutdown of its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., with hundreds of layoffs expected. GM says the decision is not tied to U.S. tariffs, but is due to decreased market demand and high inventory levels of the BrightDrop electric vehicle. Mayor of Ingersoll Brian Petrie weighs in.
The General Motors CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., will shut down next month with plans to reopen in the fall at half capacity.
The company said in a statement Friday that production is coming to halt as a direct result of the market and available inventory to build the BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles manufactured at the plant.
“CAMI is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand,” GM said in a statement.
“GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant and will support employees through …
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