John Deere Cuts Thousands of U.S. Jobs While Expanding Operations in Mexico – Food Tank

John Deere Cuts Thousands of U.S. Jobs While Expanding Operations in Mexico – Food Tank

John Deere, an American agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment manufacturer, has denied reports that it is freezing operations in the United States, calling the claim a myth. But over the past year, the company has laid off thousands of workers and announced plans to shift some manufacturing to Mexico, raising concerns about the future of its U.S. workforce. In 2024, John Deere cut 2,167 jobs at facilities in Iowa and Illinois, inclu…