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Trump's Tariffs: 59,000 Manufacturing Jobs Lost Amid Uncertainty

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump promoted tariffs to boost manufacturing jobs, with a jobs report showing 6,000 manufacturing jobs lost and total losses of 59,000 since April.
Economic experts, including Laura Ullrich, attribute the decline to tariff-induced uncertainty that discourages workforce growth and raises production costs.
Despite fewer opportunities, there remains a shortage of qualified candidates in manufacturing.
Enrollment in trade schools is rising, showing ongoing interest in manufacturing careers.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump promoted tariffs to boost manufacturing jobs, with a jobs report showing 6,000 manufacturing jobs lost and total losses of 59,000 since April.
Economic experts, including Laura Ullrich, attribute the decline to tariff-induced uncertainty that discourages workforce growth and raises production costs.
Despite fewer opportunities, there remains a shortage of qualified candidates in manufacturing.
Enrollment in trade schools is rising, showing ongoing interest in manufacturing careers.