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Services Surge as Manufacturing Declines Amid Tariff Impact

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The services sector grew at its fastest pace in December, marking ten months of growth.
Manufacturing declined for the tenth consecutive month.
Tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump contribute to the downturn, raising costs and reducing demand.
Intel's stock rose over 15% after launching its new artificial intelligence (AI) PC chips.
Frontier Airlines raised its profit forecast amid strong revenue despite a government shutdown.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-China Trade War began in January 2018 when President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods, citing unfair trade practices. By late 2019, tariffs on American imports had risen to 20.7%, contributing to a decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs and a 21% increase in the trade deficit. The conflict has reshaped global supply chains, with many companies relocating operations to other Asian countries.

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Story summary

The services sector grew at its fastest pace in December, marking ten months of growth.
Manufacturing declined for the tenth consecutive month.
Tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump contribute to the downturn, raising costs and reducing demand.
Intel's stock rose over 15% after launching its new artificial intelligence (AI) PC chips.
Frontier Airlines raised its profit forecast amid strong revenue despite a government shutdown.

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