Stellantis, a major American automaker, has announced plans to increase its vehicle production in the United States following a meeting between the company's chairman and President Donald Trump. In an email to employees, Stellantis expressed its commitment to strengthening its manufacturing presence in the U.S. and supporting its American workforce.
The company, known for brands such as Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler, revealed that it will be producing a mid-size pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois. This decision will see the reopening of a plant that was previously closed, with 1,500 United Auto Workers (UAW) employees set to return to work as a result of the new agreement.