Trump's Tariffs Fail to Boost US Manufacturing, Data Shows
President Donald Trump's claim of a manufacturing boom in the US is contradicted by data from the Federal Reserve, which shows a decline in manufacturing construction spending during his term. Economist Dr. Robert Shapiro explains that Trump's tariffs have increased uncertainty, hurting American manufacturing and workers. Despite this, Trump continues to attribute the increase in manufacturing output to his policies, including tariffs.3 sourcesSee all sources