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Mack Trucks to Lay Off 350 Amid Trade Turmoil

4/18/2025

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Mack Trucks plans to lay off 250 to 350 workers at its Pennsylvania plant within 90 days due to market uncertainty and tariffs.
State Rep. Josh Siegel attributes the layoffs to the Trump administration's trade policies, arguing they negatively impact U.S. industries.
These layoffs highlight persistent challenges in the trucking sector, including freight rate issues and regulatory changes.

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Story summary

Mack Trucks plans to lay off 250 to 350 workers at its Pennsylvania plant within 90 days due to market uncertainty and tariffs.
State Rep. Josh Siegel attributes the layoffs to the Trump administration's trade policies, arguing they negatively impact U.S. industries.
These layoffs highlight persistent challenges in the trucking sector, including freight rate issues and regulatory changes.