Derived from transformations in the global dynamics of the automotive sector and adjustments in its labor operations, Cooperation Manufacturing Plant (Compass) reported that its plant located in Aguascalientes It will conclude operations on May 31, 2026.
The decision, made by the shareholders, responds to the end of the life cycle of the models currently produced in the complex, without implying financial problems for the company, which assured to maintain its economic strength and payment capacity to meet its ordinary commitments.
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Compas – the result of the strategic alliance between Renault-Nissan and Daimler – has established itself as one of the most relevant plants in the country, with a productive capacity of more than 230,000 units per year and the generation of 3,600 direct jobs. High-end models such as the Infiniti QX50, QX55 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB have come out of its assembly lines, mainly destined for the United States and Canadian markets.
The company explained that the closure will be progressive, such that the production of Infiniti vehicles will stop in November 2025, while that of Mercedes-Benz will conclude in May 2026, in accordance with current trade agreements.
This process will mark the end of a key stage for the automotive industry of Aguascalientes, a state that has been a pillar of foreign investment in automotive manufacturing during the last decade.
The announcement occurs in a context of trade readjustment in North America, following the decision of US President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on imports of medium and heavy trucks and auto parts, although with a discount scheme for Mexico and Canada under the framework of the T-MEC.
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This new levy, which will come into force on November 1, will directly affect export costs and could accelerate the reconfiguration of regional production.
On the whole, Compas closure and new tariff measures reflect a structural change in the North American automotive supply chainwhere companies seek to maintain competitiveness in an environment of high commercial and technological volatility.
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