The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on auto imports by the U.S. administration has led to significant operational shifts among major automakers, impacting employment across North America. Stellantis has temporarily halted production at its assembly plants in Toluca, Mexico, and Canada, affecting approximately 900 workers in Michigan and Indiana. While no layoffs are currently planned in Mexico, the production pause introduces uncertainty among Mexican workers, who rely heavily on the auto sector—a major contributor to the country’s economy, accounting for 5% of GDP and 32% of exports, with 87% directed to the U.S. Despite these challenges, Mexico remains optimistic, with President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizing the temporary nature of the pause and the country’s intent to maintain trade advantages under existing agreements. In contrast, General Motors and Nissan are boosting production at their U.S. plants to mitigate tariff impacts. GM is shifting more production of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to its Fort Wayne, Indiana plant, resulting in 225 to 250 new jobs. Nissan has decided to maintain two shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant to increase U.S. production and avoid tariffs on imports from Japan and Mexico. These adjustments reflect the broader industry efforts to navigate the financial pressures introduced by the new tariffs.