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U.S. Factory Orders Dip Amid Tariff Turmoil

2/24/2026

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  • In December, new orders for U.S. factory goods fell 0.7%, following a 2.7% rise in November, per the Commerce Department.
  • Commercial aircraft orders plummeted 24.8%, while orders for computers and electronics rose 3.1%.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court struck down U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but he imposed new tariffs.
  • Additionally, orders for core capital goods rose 0.8%, with shipments increasing 1.0%.