Sun, 07 Sep 2025

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test

The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
- US employment growth has slowed, including in manufacturing. - Manufacturers have reported a negative impact from tariffs, with 71% citing higher costs and hurt profits. - Companies like Matouk and Vanson Leathers are struggling due to tariff-related expenses. - Despite Trump's promises of job gains and lower prices, the sector is experiencing contraction, shedding 12,000 jobs last month alone. - Experts warn that tariffs will raise US business costs and slow growth. - Frank Teixeira, a manufacturing family business owner, says he's not optimistic about achieving a manufacturing revival due to tariffs and immigration issues. - Even some Trump supporters are expressing doubts about the president's strategy.
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