Tariffs, Tribalism, and the Decline of American Industry The latest round of tariffs imposed by President Trump has reignited a long standing debate about their impact on the US economy.
Beneath the surface level arguments lies a more profound issue: the erosion of America's industrial base and its consequences for the nation.
Manufacturing jobs have declined significantly since Trump took office, with manufacturing's share of nonfarm payrolls dipping below 8% – a record low in both good times and bad.