WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stellantis said on Friday it will halt production at five North American plants next week because of the global microchip shortage. The Italian-American automaker will halt production at Belvidere, Illinois Assembly; Brampton, Ontario Assembly (Ontario); Toluca, Mexico Assembly; Warren, Michigan Truck Assembly; and Windsor, Ontario Assembly plants beginning next week through early to mid April. Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese