[Global Network Reporter Li Ziyu] According to a report by the Associated Press on the 15th local time, multinational automaker Stelantis decided this week to move the production line of its Jeep Compass model from Canada to the United States. Canadian Governor Doug Ford blamed the decision on U.S. President Trump, criticizing the latter as "difficult to handle" and calling for economic retaliation against the United States.

It is understood that the Stellantis Group is the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world, with a number of well-known brands such as Mazda, Chevron, Chrysler, Fiat, Maserati, Jeep. The Associated Press that as part of an investment of $13 billion to expand the production capacity in the United States, Stellantis has moved the production of Jeep Guide (Compass) models from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois.

According to the report, Ford blamed the decision on Trump. He criticized, ¡°That guy, President Trump, is really a tough guy. I¡¯m tired of going back and forth. We have to counteract.¡± Ford also said that if Canadian Prime Minister Carney can¡¯t reach a trade deal with Trump, Canada will need to take tariffs to counteract it.

The report mentioned that this statement comes at a time when Canada is negotiating with the United States on reducing tariffs. Trump has previously urged the three major U.S. automakers to move production to the United States.

In addition, the Associated Press quoted Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly as saying that this production shift was "unacceptable" and warned that Stellantis had promised to produce in Canada in exchange for substantial financial support from the Canadian government. In a letter to the company's CEO, Jolly said, "Any failure to fulfill the commitment will be regarded as a breach of the agreement."

Canada¡¯s key export industries have been weakened by the continued impact of U.S. tariffs. Currently, U.S. tariffs on industries such as steel, aluminum and automotive have had a substantial impact on Canada¡¯s export-oriented manufacturing industry.Previous data showed that Canada lost significant jobs in July, with manufacturing employment reduced by 10,000, in response to current sales data.

On October 7th, local time, Trump held talks with visiting Carney at the White House, and the two sides discussed trade and other issues. Trump said that there is a natural commercial conflict between the United States and Canada. The problem now is that both countries want car companies and steel, and they don't like competition because competition hurts each other. Trump said that he is making a plan to produce cars in the United States at the same time, and Americans don't want to buy cars made in Canada. He also said that he would discuss reducing tariffs on various industries in Canada. Carney said that in some areas, there is competition between the two countries. In these areas, Canada and the United States must reach effective agreements, but in more areas, the two countries can work hand in hand. Canada will reach an agreement that is beneficial to the United States, and of course it will be beneficial to Canada.