Tariffs Are Reshaping American Manufacturing, For Better And Worse

Tariffs are shaking up American manufacturing. Hurting some, helping others, and changing how every company plays the game. New data gives the first clear look at what’s really happening in the nation’s industrial heartland and what it means for the future of the U.S. industry. One in three manufacturers report a direct hit on sales from tariffs, positive or negative. Material costs are rising, holding back growth for about 40% of firms. Yet the sector remains defiantly optimistic: two-thirds of manufacture ...