US tariffs ripple through auto supply chains into Mexico WSOC TV [Video]

TOLUCA, Mexico — (AP) — Auto workers voiced uncertainty and hope outside a Stellantis assembly plant in central Mexico that was scheduled to begin a month-long pause in production Friday as the maker of brands including Jeep and Ram assesses the potential impact of the latest U.S. tariffs on its operations.

The company had announced Thursday that it would pause production at the plant in Toluca, as well as another one in Canada. The pauses would lead to 900 temporary layoffs at plants in Michigan and Indiana.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on auto imports last week, but since Mexico has a free trade agreement with the United States and Canada, it believes it can get almost all of its auto production exempt under the agreement.

Mexico dodged what the White House called “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of trading partners around the world on Wednesday.

On Thursday afternoon, workers arriving for their shift and some leaving the Stellantis plant …