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$200 Billion Investment Boosts U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

8/19/2025

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AbbVie, Apple, Century Aluminum, Ford, and GE Appliances plan to invest over $200 billion in U.S. manufacturing, creating thousands of jobs.
The St. Louis Federal Reserve reports an increase in U.S. manufacturing establishments from 336,000 in 2014 to 401,000 in 2024, with Southern states leading.
Manufacturing jobs have decreased over the last 60 years, with a shift towards service industries.

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Story summary

AbbVie, Apple, Century Aluminum, Ford, and GE Appliances plan to invest over $200 billion in U.S. manufacturing, creating thousands of jobs.
The St. Louis Federal Reserve reports an increase in U.S. manufacturing establishments from 336,000 in 2014 to 401,000 in 2024, with Southern states leading.
Manufacturing jobs have decreased over the last 60 years, with a shift towards service industries.