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Volkswagen May Cut Up to 100,000 Jobs Amid China and U.S. Pressure
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First reported by Globes · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing four German plants as it restructures to face Chinese competition and U.S. tariff pressure. CEO Oliver Blume is expected to present the plan on July 9, while the company separately sold its marine engines unit to Bain Capital for 7.4 billion euros.
- 01Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.
- 02The plan could close four German plants, including Hannover, Zwickau, Emden and Neckarsulm.
- 03The company aims to save 11 billion euros by 2030.
- 04Blume is due to present the restructuring plan on July 9.
- 05Volkswagen reported a 40% drop in 2025 net profit to 6.9 billion euros.
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