Stellantis Expands In The US, As Germany's Deindustrialization Accelerates

Stellantis is investing heavily in U.S. operations, signaling a shift away from European sites, particularly Germany. This investment includes $13 billion to expand U.S. production by 50% and create 5,000 jobs, while German production faces potential decline due to high energy costs and U.S. tariffs. Other German automakers are also relocating production abroad due to unprofitability under current conditions. Germany’s economic situation is worsened by the Green Deal, which continues to be prioritized. The government's attempts to stimulate investment through debt packages and subsidies are failing to reverse the trend. The decline of industry will lead to potential Rust Belts and societal distortions, like Detroit. The U.K. serves as a case study for industrial decline, resulting in a dual society. Germany is already experiencing a drop in industrial output and a loss of millionaires and capital investment. The deindustrialization affects local finances, and the loss of faith from the economic elite fuels social crisis.