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Oregon Manufacturing Faces 5% Job Decline Amid Crisis

12/15/2025

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Oregon's manufacturing employment fell more than 5% in the past year, reaching its lowest level since December 2013.
The state lost about 10,000 factory jobs in 12 months, largely tied to semiconductor challenges.
Intel Corporation has laid off over 6,000 workers since summer 2024 due to semiconductor industry challenges.
Exports declined 19% this year, raising concerns about the trade war's impact on jobs.

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Story summary

Oregon's manufacturing employment fell more than 5% in the past year, reaching its lowest level since December 2013.
The state lost about 10,000 factory jobs in 12 months, largely tied to semiconductor challenges.
Intel Corporation has laid off over 6,000 workers since summer 2024 due to semiconductor industry challenges.
Exports declined 19% this year, raising concerns about the trade war's impact on jobs.