Volkswagen cuts 50,000 jobs as board backs restructuring to counter tariffs and Chinese competition
One of Europe's largest manufacturers is signaling that traditional automakers face structural pressure from trade barriers and overcapacity—a challenge that will ripple through global supply chains and labor markets as the industry pivots to electric vehicles.
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