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Trump's Tariff Failures Cost 14,000 Manufacturing Jobs

7/11/2025

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President Trump's tariff campaign has failed to boost American manufacturing, resulting in a loss of 14,000 jobs in May and June.
Uncertainty from chaotic policy rollouts is affecting hiring decisions in the manufacturing sector.
Since Trump took office, manufacturing job openings have dropped by nearly 100,000.
Experts caution that tariffs raise production costs and could strain international relations, reducing competitiveness.

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Story summary

President Trump's tariff campaign has failed to boost American manufacturing, resulting in a loss of 14,000 jobs in May and June.
Uncertainty from chaotic policy rollouts is affecting hiring decisions in the manufacturing sector.
Since Trump took office, manufacturing job openings have dropped by nearly 100,000.
Experts caution that tariffs raise production costs and could strain international relations, reducing competitiveness.