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Flo Blames Trade Tensions for Quebec EV Charger Plant Closure
EV-charger manufacturer Flo plans to close its plant in Shawinigan, Que.
Flo cited ongoing Canada-U.S. trade tensions and uncertain tariff policies as the causes of the closure.
“Inconsistent policy signals around electric vehicles have made long-term planning extremely complex,” said Louis Tremblay, CEO of the company, in a statement. “There’s no argument the landscape around EVs has shifted dramatically in the last 12 months; it doesn’t help that the American administration can change policies not just by the day, but sometimes by the hour.
“This is less than helpful for companies trying to do business.”
The close will affect 80 employees at the Shawinigan plant.
Flo is expected to keep operating its plants in the Grand-Mère area of Quebec and the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, Mich.
La Presse reported that Flo plans to shift away from production and focus on distribution.
Pictured: Flo EV chargers
Photo: Flo
