Stellantis to Assemble Dongfeng Model at French Rennes Plant, Avoiding EU Tariffs
Stellantis and Dongfeng Collaboration in France
Agreement to Assemble Dongfeng Model in Rennes
PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - Car maker Stellantis has agreed to assemble at least one model of its Chinese partner Dongfeng at its plant located in the French city of Rennes, France Info reported on its website, citing an unidentified source close to the matter.
Dongfeng's Strategy to Avoid EU Tariffs
Background on Stellantis and Dongfeng Partnership
Stellantis's longtime Chinese partner, which signed a $1.2 billion deal to make Peugeot- and Jeep-branded cars in China, seeks to produce its own cars somewhere in the European Union to avoid tariffs, France Info said.
Dongfeng Executives' Visits to Rennes Plant
Dongfeng executives have visited the plant in Rennes in January and April, the radio station said.
Official Responses
Stellantis' Statement
A spokesperson for Stellantis declined to comment and Dongfeng did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Inti Landauro and Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )
