Volvo to Cut 800 US Jobs as Trump’s Tariffs Impact Manufacturing

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By Abiola Olawale

Volvo Group North America has announced plans to lay off between 550 and 800 workers at three United States facilities over the next three months, citing market uncertainty and reduced demand driven by US President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs.

The affected sites include the Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and two Volvo Group facilities in Dublin, Virginia, and Hagerstown, Maryland.

The company, part of Sweden’s AB Volvo, employs nearly 20,000 people in North America, according to its website.

A Volvo Group North America spokesperson stated: “Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs.

“We regret having to take this action, but we need to align production with reduced demand for our vehicles.”

This comes after Trump’s trade policies, which have imposed sweeping tariffs on global imports, including 25% duties on auto parts from Canada and Mexico.

According to reports, these tariffs have disrupted supply chains and increased manufacturing costs.

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