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While Pfizer is cutting jobs in Sicily, this doesn't necessarily mean the company is struggling overall. Large pharmaceutical companies often adjust their operations globally for various reasons, such as optimising production or responding to market changes. The job cuts in Italy could be a specific strategic decision rather than a sign of wider financial difficulties for the US drugmaker.
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