Stellantis announces $13B investment in U.S.

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(The Center Square) – Stallantis NV has announced a massive manufacturing investment in the U.S., specifically in four Midwestern states.

The automaker, which manufactures more than a dozen brands including ones like Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and FIAT, plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years.

This will be the largest investment in the company’s 100-year U.S. history.

“This investment in the U.S. – the single largest in the company’s history – will drive our growth, strengthen our manufacturing footprint and bring more American jobs to the states we call home,” said Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO and North America COO. “As we begin our next 100 years, we are putting the customer at the center of our strategy, expanding our vehicle offerings and giving them the freedom to choose the products they want and love.”

The investment will allow the automaker to introduce five new vehicle models and will support more than 5,000 jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. This will expand Stallantis’ presence in the U.S. and will increase annual finished vehicle production by 50%.

“Accelerating growth in the U.S. has been a top priority since my first day,” Filosa said. “Success in America is not just good for Stellantis in the U.S. — it makes us stronger everywhere.”

Currently, the automaker’s U.S. headquarters is in Michigan. The $13 billion investment builds on investments previously announced in January and will include:

• $600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, which closed in 2023. It is expected to launch in 2027 and support 3,300 jobs.

• $400 million invested in the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. It is expected to launch in 2028 and support 900 jobs.

• $100 million invested to retool the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to produce a new EV SUV model. It is expected to launch in 2028 and support 900 jobs.

• $130 million invested in the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson in Michigan. It is expected to launch in 2029.

• $100 million invested in several of its Kokomo facilities. It is expected to launch in 2026 and support 100 jobs.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine applauded the announcement. 

"This expansion will continue to reinforce Toledo's legacy in the automotive sector, positioning Ohio at the forefront of the global automotive industry," DeWine said.

Currently, Stellantis has 34 manufacturing facilities, parts distribution centers and research and development locations across 14 states in the U.S.

Tariffs played a direct role in the company’s decision to shift its manufacturing to the U.S., according to Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Carney reacted to Stallantis’ announcement by calling it “a direct consequence of current US tariffs.”

Currently, automobiles imported from Canada to the U.S. face a 25% tariff. While previously it planned to manufacture its Jeep Compass SUVs in Brampton, Ontario, Stallantis will now move its production to Illinois.

Canada is threatening legal action against Stallantis NV for its decision, pushing it to maintain its presence in the country. Minister of Industry Melanie Joly sent a letter to Stellantis, detailing Canada’s frustrations.

“Stellantis agreed with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to maintain its full Canadian footprint, including Brampton, in exchange for substantial financial support,” Joly said, according to news reports. “Anything short of fulfilling that commitment will be considered a default under our agreement.”

This follows closely on the heels of a similar announcement by Ford of a $5 billion investment, as previously reported by The Center Square.