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If you believe the political rhetoric, you probably think America’s industrial base has been hollowed out, gutted or “shipped overseas.” Across the ideological spectrum, people say U.S. manufacturing ...

Manufacturing leaders can’t navigate today’s technological landscape without encountering artificial intelligence at every turn. From medical devices to aerospace systems, AI features are being ...

President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe tariff campaign is off to a slow start when it comes to reviving American manufacturing jobs. While it will take time for the full impact to play out, the early ...

This is Part 2 in our series on manufacturing in America. Part 1 asked why Americans aren't filling the manufacturing jobs that are already here. Subscribe to the Planet Money newsletter for the next ...

This is Part 3 in our Planet Money newsletter series on manufacturing in America. Part 1 asked why Americans aren't filling the manufacturing jobs that are already here. Part 2 dived deep into ...

In 1970, more than a quarter of American workers held jobs in the manufacturing sector. Today, it’s only about 8%. The Trump administration says sweeping tariffs will reverse this decades-long decline ...