Amazon cuts 16,000 more jobs, bringing total layoffs to 30,000

The American Bazaar·Jan 28

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Amazon has cut 16,000 more jobs, with the total number of layoffs reportedly reaching 30,000. The layoffs appear to be part of a companywide reduction, with some outlets specifying that the cuts are to corporate jobs. The timing of the layoffs is not entirely clear, but some reports suggest they have occurred since October and may be part of a larger trend of mass layoffs in 2026.

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