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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Volkswagen board approves 50,000 job cuts plan
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Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a transformation plan that includes cutting another 50,000 jobs across the group. The company said the move is aimed at countering painful tariffs, overcapacity and aggressive competition from Chinese rivals.
WHO: Volkswagen’s supervisory board
WHAT: Approved a transformation plan that includes cutting another 50,000 jobs across the Volkswagen group.
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To counter painful tariffs, overcapacity and aggressive Chinese rivals.
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