As car manufacturer Stellantis pauses work on its next-generation Jeep Compass, including retooling a plant in Canada designated to build the vehicle, industry observers say the company is rethinking its priorities on electric vehicles as tariffs create an uncertain environment for automakers.

The automaker, which owns Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, says it's reassessing its product strategy in North America.

Stellantis decided to pause operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, while the company reviews its plans for the next-gen Jeep Compass SUV.