Canada Issues Notice of Default to Stellantis Over Brampton Plant Sale
The Canadian government has issued a formal notice of default to Stellantis (STLA), threatening legal action if the automaker does not address alleged breaches of a federal funding agreement within 30 days. The dispute stems from Stellantis' decision to sell its idled Brampton assembly plant in Ontario to armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel, following the company's shift to move Jeep Compass production to Illinois due to U.S. trade pressures. A significant financial gap exists between the two parties: Stellantis CEO Trevor Longley indicated the company would return $24 million in federal subsidies, while Industry Minister Mélanie Joly stated the automaker could owe hundreds of millions of dollars. The standoff occurs against a backdrop of heightened trade tensions under the Trump administration and significant volatility for Stellantis shares.
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