Layoffs in manufacturing, logistics, and transportation sectors affect over 4,200 workers nationwide, with significant job losses in food manufacturing, automotive, EV supply chains, and more. Ford to lay off all 1,600 employees at a Kentucky EV battery plant, transitioning to manufacturing batteries for data centers. Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and more see mass layoffs in various industries. Structural shifts, including EV demand recalibration and automation pullbacks, contribute to ongoing job losses. Freight industry faces continued pressure on labor-intensive operations due to manufacturing output, warehouse utilization, and long-haul freight demand.

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