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Nissan to lay off 700 contract workers in Mississippi

The Nissan logo is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, US. [Photo: Reuters]

Mississippi, USA- Nissan Motor Co US arm said on Thursday it plans to lay off up to 700 contract workers at its Mississippi assembly plant, citing slowing sales of its vans and Titan pickup trucks.

The company has about 6,500 direct employees and contract workers in Canton, Mississippi.

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