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Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy

Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.

By Melissa Eddy

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For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’

Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position.

By Keith Bradsher and Ana Swanson

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Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe

BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe.

By Melissa Eddy

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Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts

A week after it announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the automaker said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs.

By Melissa Eddy

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