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The agreement involves a battery-powered minivan as the initial fleet model for “accelerating the development and deployment of robotaxi solutions in Europe,” the companies said.

Stellantis declined to comment on conversations with the government. It has confirmed it’s adding a third shift at an Ontario facility and described Canada as “very important” to its plans.

Industry Minister Melanie Joly would consider Stellantis in “default” in light of federal and provincial government support extended to the automaker.

More than 5,000 new jobs will be spread across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

North American shipments jumped 35%, as Stellantis reintroduced popular models like the V8-powered Ram 1500 pickup.

The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.

Stellantis is focused on reclaiming the success of the Jeep brand and considering fresh investment into Dodge, which could result in a new Dodge V8 muscle car, and possibly the Chrysler brand.

GM and Ford argue that shielding Stellantis from the tariffs would hand the company a cost advantage over U.S.-assembled trucks that contain imported parts already subject to tariffs.

CEO Anthony Filosa is under pressure to steady the carmaker that has suffered market share losses in the U.S. and Europe.

Stellantis NV will temporarily halt production at some of its plants in Europe amid lagging demand for models including the Alfa Romeo Tonale sport utility vehicle.