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1 day agoTariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune
President Trump's tariff strategy aims to boost manufacturing but increases costs and risks inefficiencies in supply chains.
Gas-intensive industries in the UK have been shamefully ignored by the Government in this announcement, it's a total disgrace. Workers in manufacturing companies across the UK need urgent help; this isn't it.
"This investment reflects our long-term commitment to both our people and the Harrisburg community," said Bill Craig, Founder/CEO, WebFX. "As we continue to grow, we're excited to create new career opportunities, invest in our team's development, and further establish Harrisburg as a hub for innovation and digital marketing excellence."
CEO Peter Matt stated, 'The CMC team delivered another strong quarter, driving a more than two-fold increase in core EBITDA compared to a year ago.' This reflects the company's robust performance amid challenging market conditions.
"This is absolutely a rare window for young workers because the demand is real, funded, and seemingly long-term," Fraser Patterson, CEO of Skillit, stated. "These are not speculative jobs. They are tied to multi-decade investment cycles, and they offer a path to strong earnings, skill development, and stability without requiring a traditional four-year degree."
Nucor ( ) has delivered strong returns since President Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel last year. The stock has climbed 16% year-to-date in 2026 and gained 41% over the past 12 months, outperforming broader market indices amid protected domestic pricing. Higher tariffs - reaching up to 50% - shielded U.S. producers from cheap foreign imports, boosting revenues for companies like Nucor. However, reports indicate Trump is now considering scaling back these measures.
While it's appropriate to lament the lack of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, just because something's bipartisan doesn't mean it's a good idea. Exhibit A could be Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator J.D. Vance's (R-OH) "Invent It Here, Make It Here" bill. Despite the name and its good intentions, it condemns promising federally funded inventions to waste away without doing a thing to build our domestic manufacturing base. It's scheduled to be considered this Thursday in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
They were among the first workers to be laid off as GM cuts one of three shifts. Up to 1,200 autoworkers across the supply chain are expected to lose their jobs. A lot of people have some sort of resentment, but you've just got to go on, move on, said Kendrick Gordon, speaking outside the plant on his last day working for a subcontractor.
Whirlpool began cutting production lines from the plant and moving those to Mexico several years ago. Now we're seeing that they're making our product in Mexico. The number of workers at the plant has declined from nearly 3,000 just a few years ago to close to 1,300, and more cuts are likely.