US EditionVolvo Cars to cut 125 jobs at US plant in South Carolina
- Volvo Cars announced on May 7, 2025, that it will cut about 125 jobs at its Charleston, South Carolina, plant, affecting 5% of the workforce there.
- The workforce reduction follows shifting trade policies and economic uncertainty, including tariffs imposed by the U.S. Government on foreign vehicles and parts.
- Volvo's manufacturing plant in Charleston, which began operations in 2018 and employs around 2,500 workers, has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles and currently assembles the EX90 electric sport utility vehicle alongside Polestar’s third model.
- The company aims to reduce costs by $1.88 billion and maintains that the U.S. Remains a key market while planning to add 4,000 jobs and increase factory output in the future.
- The layoffs illustrate the impact of trade tensions on the automotive sector and suggest Volvo is adjusting production amid uncertain freight demand and regulatory environments.
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Volvo cutting over 100 jobs at South Carolina plant amid tariff uncertainty
Volvo Cars has announced that it will slash 5% of its workforce at its South Carolina plant on Wednesday in response to shifting trade policies, such as the recent tariffs implemented by the United States. The Charleston, South Carolina, factory…
Volvo Cars to cut 125 jobs at US plant in South Carolina
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it would make production changes and cut 5% of the workforce at its Charleston plant in the United States due to changing market conditions and evolving trade policies, including tariffs.
Volvo to lay off 125 workers in Ridgeville plant - Charleston City Paper
Volvo Cars has confirmed it is laying off about 5% of its employees at its plant in Ridgeville. About 125 employees will be affected, according to published reports. The post Volvo to lay off 125 workers in Ridgeville plant appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
Volvo Cars plans to lay off 5% of workers at Ridgeville plant, spokesperson confirms
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) -- Volvo Cars plans to lay off approximately 5% of employees at its Ridgeville plant as it restructures its U.S. operations, a spokesperson confirmed Monday. The spokesperson said the decision was made in response to "changing market conditions and evolving trade policies," including tariffs. "Our aim is to support impacted employees, protect as many jobs as possible and secure Volvo Cars' long-term future in the US, bala…
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