U.S. Factory Slump Worsens Under New Trump Tariffs, Spurring Layoffs
Detroit, Michigan, USA: Manufacturing activity contracted for a second straight month as the Institute for Supply Management’s PMI fell to 48.7. Newly imposed Trump tariffs—some hitting 145% on Chinese goods—jolted supply chains and increased production costs. Layoffs are already occurring in sectors like metal fabrication and automotive components. Economists warn that factory furloughs could grow if these tariffs stay in place. While the White House argues short-term pain will yield better trade deals, many U.S. manufacturers worry about higher input prices and reduced competitiveness.
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- • U.S. Manufacturing Sector: Includes diverse industries now coping with tariff-driven price hikes and slowed orders.
- • ISM (Institute for Supply Management): Publishes a monthly index tracking factory health, with sub-50 readings signaling contraction.
- • Trump Administration: Raised import duties under a “Liberation Day” tariff move, aiming to reshape trade terms.
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