Stellantis invests $13 billion: 5,000 new jobs in the USA!

Stellantis invests $13 billion: 5,000 new jobs in the USA!

Stellantis, the global automotive group, announced today that it will invest a total of $13 billion (11.2 billion euros) in the United States over the next four years. This historic investment aims to expand the company's presence in North America and build new plants. Loud ZDF Over 5,000 new jobs will be created in the states of Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

The decision represents the largest single investment in Stellantis' 100-year history. This measure is a response to weakening business in the USA and the increase in US import tariffs, which are intended to make domestic production more attractive. Stellantis boss Antonio Filosa highlights the importance of these tariffs to the business equation. The investments not only lead to the creation of new jobs, but are also intended to boost productivity and business development in the American market.

Expansion of the model range

As part of the planned investments, the introduction of five new models is planned. With this, Stellantis is taking steps to increase production and sales in the US market. This is happening in particular through the reopening of the Jeep factory in Belvidere, Illinois, where two Jeep models are to be produced starting in 2027, creating around 3,300 additional jobs there.

Despite the positive reassessment of US investments, the group also faces challenges. One factor is the temporary layoffs of 900 employees due to increased tariffs. Stellantis also recorded a billion-dollar loss in the first half of 2025, although sales rose 35% to 403,000 vehicles in the third quarter. The new Ram 1,500 pickup truck contributed significantly to these sales figures.

Impact on the European automotive industry

Stellantis' investments are part of a larger trend that other companies are also following. Roche and Novartis have announced investments totaling over $70 billion, while Hyundai and TSMC plan to invest a further $21 billion and $100 billion. These moves suggest that not only Stellantis but also other companies are being forced to rethink their strategies and possibly relocate production facilities to the US due to the high tariffs.

An article by Deloitte warns that German car manufacturers must respond to rising tariffs in order to remain competitive. One possible strategy would be to relocate production to the US, which requires large investments but may be necessary in the long term to cope with increased competition from China and other markets. However, this adjustment could also lead to job losses in Germany.

Analysts such as Samina Sultan from the German Economic Institute and Rolf J. Langhammer from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy emphasize that companies should not rely solely on tariffs in their investment strategies. Langhammer predicts that the EU may become less attractive for foreign investment, while demographic trends could pose an even bigger problem than tariff policy itself.

In summary, Stellantis' investment plans in the US not only represent a significant step for the company, but could also have far-reaching implications for the entire automotive industry, both in North America and Europe.