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Byron Donalds Urges U.S. Manufacturing Revival Amid Automation Fears

5/2/2025

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Representative Byron Donalds passionately called for a revival of U.S. manufacturing, highlighting a staggering drop from 40% to just 15% of global capacity. He condemned trade policies that have undermined local production. In a parallel discussion, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged the pivotal role of automation in shaping future manufacturing jobs, even as fears of job displacement loom large.

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Representative Byron Donalds passionately called for a revival of U.S. manufacturing, highlighting a staggering drop from 40% to just 15% of global capacity. He condemned trade policies that have undermined local production. In a parallel discussion, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged the pivotal role of automation in shaping future manufacturing jobs, even as fears of job displacement loom large.