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AWB President Urges Doubling Manufacturing Amid Rising Costs

10/3/2025

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AWB President Kris Johnson warned lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and Olympia that tariffs, taxes, and regulations raise manufacturing costs.
In his "State of Manufacturing" speech, Johnson urged doubling Washington's manufacturing by 2030.
He linked budget shortfalls to tax increases raising manufacturing costs.
Johnson noted 72% of AWB members feel tariff effects as Manufacturing Week bus tour began.

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AWB President Kris Johnson warned lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and Olympia that tariffs, taxes, and regulations raise manufacturing costs.
In his "State of Manufacturing" speech, Johnson urged doubling Washington's manufacturing by 2030.
He linked budget shortfalls to tax increases raising manufacturing costs.
Johnson noted 72% of AWB members feel tariff effects as Manufacturing Week bus tour began.