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Trump's Tariffs Threaten $490 Billion Loss, 37,000 Jobs
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- Congressional Democrats report that President Trump's tariffs could cost US manufacturing nearly $490 billion by 2029.
- Since April, 37,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost due to these tariffs.
- Tariff policy uncertainty has resulted in reduced hiring and investment in the manufacturing sector.
- Analysts highlight that this uncertainty negatively affects manufacturing growth, the economy, and national security.
