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Labor Shortage Threatens Trump's U.S. Auto Manufacturing Goals

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal to expand domestic automotive manufacturing faces a labor shortage, per a MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and Arthur D. Little study.
Interviews with 109 automotive suppliers and 30 executives show a lack of skilled workers at competitive wages hampers production amid tariff and regulatory uncertainty.
There are about 400,000 open U.S. manufacturing jobs, driven by an aging workforce and limited interest from younger workers.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal to expand domestic automotive manufacturing faces a labor shortage, per a MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and Arthur D. Little study.
Interviews with 109 automotive suppliers and 30 executives show a lack of skilled workers at competitive wages hampers production amid tariff and regulatory uncertainty.
There are about 400,000 open U.S. manufacturing jobs, driven by an aging workforce and limited interest from younger workers.