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Volkswagen plans sweeping cuts of 100,000 jobs and four plant closures
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First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago
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What happened
Volkswagen is planning to cut 100,000 jobs and close four plants in Germany as part of a major cost-cutting overhaul. The move, driven by pressure from Chinese rivals and other global headwinds, is expected to trigger union resistance before details are unveiled on July 9.
- 01Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs and halt output at four German factories.
- 02The cuts would be the largest layoff program by a German company.
- 03The company cites Chinese competition, US tariffs, the Iran war and China’s slowdown.
- 04A union fight is likely, with new negotiations expected.
- 05Volkswagen will reveal full details at a July 9 board meeting.
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