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Evan Jones
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Growth and Development Reporter, The Morning Call
Allentown
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Content
By Evan Jones Verified| The Morning Call Verified Mack Trucks will lay off 250-350 workers at its Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Lower Macungie Township because of tariffs and other economic factors. A Mack spokesperson said heavy-duty truck orders “continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs.”The layoffs will be conducted over the next 90 days.
By Evan Jones Verified| Transport Topics Verified Government Business Equipment TCA April 18, 2025 10:34 AM, EDT Company Blames Tariffs, Reduced Demand The Mack truck manufacturing plant in Lower Macungie, Pa. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call/TCA) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Mack Trucks will lay off 250-350 workers at its Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Lower Macungie Township, Pa., because of tariffs and other economic factors.
By Evan Jones Verified| Transport Topics Verified Government Business Equipment TCA April 18, 2025 10:34 AM, EDT Company Blames Tariffs, Reduced Demand The Mack truck manufacturing plant in Lower Macungie, Pa. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call/TCA) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Mack Trucks will lay off 250-350 workers at its Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Lower Macungie Township, Pa., because of tariffs and other economic factors.
Company Info
The Morning Call
The Morning Call is a historic daily newspaper and media company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1883, it has served the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities for over a century. The publication was renamed from its original title, The Critic, in 1895 and has undergone several ownership changes, currently being part of Tribune Publishing. The Morning Call offers daily print and digital news coverage, featuring local, national, and international reporting. Its digital platform, mcall.com, provides online articles, subscription services, and multimedia content. The company also maintains extensive historical archives, with many issues digitized by the Library of Congress. The Morning Call primarily serves Lehigh Valley residents, businesses, and advertisers, focusing on local news, sports, and community events.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
+1 610-820-6565
Founded: 1895