As car manufacturer Stellantis pauses work on its next-generation Jeep Compass, including retooling a plant in Canada designated to build the vehicle, industry observers say the company is rethinking its priorities on electric vehicles as tariffs create an uncertain environment for automakers.

Stellantis decided to pause operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, while the company reviews its plans for the next-gen Jeep Compass SUV.

A Stellantis spokesperson confirmed that the European model, built in Italy, remains on track for a 2025 launch

Approximately 1,700 workers have been let go since 2024 but no new layoffs are expected now that work has stopped on all Jeep Compass’ at the Stellantis plant in Brampton, a spokesperson has confirmed.

The carmaker is reassessing its product strategy amid recent leadership shakeups as well as EV and tariff policy changes under President Donald Trump.

Stellantis is pausing work on its next-generation Jeep Compass compact SUV including retooling a plant in Canada designated to build the vehicle, the company said Thursday. The nearly four-decade-old assembly plant in Brampton,

Stellantis NV is pausing work on the next generation Jeep Compass sport utility vehicle and all activities at its assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario.