Vaccines aren’t yet available in South Africa, but government talks to finalize access are at an advanced stage and registration of the medicines will be fast-tracked.
UAW said September 22 the union would expand its labor action against GM and Stellantis, but spared Ford from additional walkouts after clinching more concessions from the company.
If the situation escalates, the car companies or their direct suppliers may have to support smaller companies in the supply chain to protect their production plans.
The mechanism will consist of a direct ban on purchases, which would take effect on January 1, as well as an indirect ban, which would kick in more gradually.