Stellantis weighs moving heavy-duty Ram output to Michigan

Stellantis is evaluating whether to move part of its heavy-duty Ram truck production from Mexico to the United States. According to Automotive News, the automaker has quietly asked suppliers to estimate the cost of shifting output from its Saltillo complex in Coahuila to its Warren Truck assembly plant in Michigan.

The evaluation follows US vehicle import tariffs implemented by Donald Trump's administration last year. Competitors General Motors and Ford already build their heavy-duty pickup trucks in the United States, leaving Stellantis exposed to levies on one of its most profitable product segments.

The Derramadero truck assembly plant in Saltillo builds high-capacity commercial models, including the Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab variants, primarily exported to North America. Stellantis had also resumed Ram 1500 production at the complex in February after a previous pause.

Stellantis began operations in Derramadero on 28 April 1995. The site features stamping, paint, and assembly facilities, employs more than 4,000 workers, and produces over 1,000 vehicles per day across various models exported to more than 45 countries. The company has not issued an official statement on the matter.