Can Reviving Manufacturing Bridge America's Economic Divide?

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Can Reviving Manufacturing Bridge America's Economic Divide?
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The article explores President Trump's push to revive American manufacturing through tariffs, highlighting the challenges faced in re-shoring production, such as lack of infrastructure, skilled workers, and high costs, exemplified by the Vietnamese Saitex factory which produces significantly more jeans than its U.S. counterpart. It discusses the complexities of global supply chains, legal hurdles, and economic realities that make bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. difficult, despite some companies' efforts and optimism.

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