American car companies have told Donald Trump that tariffs on cars and car parts will wreck their bottom lines.
Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due to market uncertainty and demand concerns in the face of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due to market uncertainty and demand concerns in the face of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Marcelo Ebrard said in a post on X that he had been informed by Volvo headquarters in Sweden of the planned investment, which represents a rise from the $700 million Volvo had originally earmarked for the project.
Volvo Car reappointed Hakan Samuelsson as its chief executive, with the Swedish carmaker facing strengthening headwinds from imminent U.S tariffs and intensifying competition.
The Swedish car maker cut its full-year guidance and said it now anticipates negative cash flow due to lower sales expectations and a weak market.
Volvo Car, majority-owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, is undergoing significant leadership changes as part of its strategy to tackle the growing challenges in the automotive market. The Swedish automaker aims to enhance business efficiency, agility, and collaboration while simplifying its commercial operations.