Ontario: GM is temporarily halting production of its electric commercial van at its assembly plant in Ontario due to slow sales, the company and the union representing workers there said. The Detroit automaker is temporarily laying off 1,200 workers at the plant as a result, according to Unifor, the union representing the workers. The shutdown is not related to recently imposed auto tariffs, the company said.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the decision to pause production comes as part of GM’s efforts to realign its manufacturing output with current market demands. The temporary cessation of operations at the Ontario plant reflects a strategic move by GM to address the challenges posed by slower-than-expected sales in the electric commercial van segment.

Unifor, the union representing the affected workers, has been in communication with GM regarding the layoffs. The union is working to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible for the employees involved. GM has assured that this halt is a temporary measure and is not indicative of any long-term shutdown plans for the facility.

While the halt in production is a setback for GM’s electric vehicle ambitions, the company remains committed to its long-term strategy of expanding its electric vehicle lineup. GM has emphasized that the decision is unrelated to any recent tariffs imposed on the auto industry, focusing solely on matching production levels with current demand.