The rising costs associated with materials and production are creating challenges for plans to build new factories in the U.S. Manufacturers are preparing for increased domestic demand following the implementation of tariffs. However, these tariffs could either transform America’s industrial base or negatively impact the economy, particularly in poorer states. With U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs now in effect, along with retaliatory measures from Canada, the factory boom in the U.S. faces potential disruptions due to surging costs.
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