Jeff Hines, president of the automaker’s Canadian division, assured industry minister Mélanie Joly that Stellantis would protect “all jobs” in Canada, despite the company’s decision to postpone the ​​Canadian-made Dodge Charger Daytona R/T electric vehicle for 2026. (The Logic)

Talking point: Joly said the delay was linked to tariffs, and said that she will continue to speak with Hines to “get to a good place” on its EV investments. The Liberal government’s retaliatory tariffs require automakers to prove their commitment to manufacturing in Canada to get financial relief. Joly did not specify what steps Stellantis has promised to take to preserve jobs. Joly also visited a General Motors plant on Thursday afternoon in Oshawa, Ont., where about 700 workers are expected to lose their jobs as GM Canada cuts back U.S. shipments due to trade issues.