`` We are trying to continue production as much as possible and keep our work force intact in order to facilitate a smooth transition back to full production when all parts are available , '' said Steve St. Angelo , executive vice president of TEMA . Toyota announces drastic production cuts in North America and China . The company says it will cut its U.S. workforce by about 10,000 workers over the next two years as part of a plan to save $4.5 billion on labor costs. The cuts come amid difficulty in supplying parts after last month 's quake and tsunami in Japan .
Toyota announces drastic production cuts in North America and China . The company says it will cut its U.S. workforce by about 10,000 workers over the next two years as part of a plan to save $4.5 billion on labor costs. The cuts come amid difficulty in supplying parts after last month 's quake and tsunami in Japan .