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Perhaps because the inputs to domestic manufacturing are currently more expensive. Actually increasing manufacturing capacity first requires construction and ca
by phkahler 8mo ago
Perhaps because the inputs to domestic manufacturing are currently more expensive. Actually increasing manufacturing capacity first requires construction and capital expenditure. I'm not sure how those metrics are doing.
- hackyhacky 8mo ago> domestic manufacturing are currently more expensive Because factory machines and raw materials are being tariffed. Also because a source of cheap labor (immigrants) is being excised. > Actually increasing manufacturing capacity first requires construction and capital expenditure. It certainly does. And companies are rightfully hesitant to invest, because the legally dubious basis for the tariffs may not survive this month, much less into the next administration.
- bojan 8mo agoThere are a lot of people in this thread that sound certain there will be a meaningful next administration. Yet history teaches us that the sort of people this administration consists of never relinquish power without a fight.