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In Akron, Ohio — once the tire capital of the world — the collapse of the rubber industry offers a stark preview of what AI-driven job losses could mean for government tax revenue.

President Trump touted his administration’s success in a visit to Michigan this week. The reality is a bit more nuanced.

Production, new orders, imports and exports all increased, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Report from ISM. But according to the Labor Department, the economy has shed 66,000 manufacturing jobs over the past year.

Uncertain tariff policy has been “very paralyzing” to some companies over the last year, says UChicago economist Matt Notowidigdo.

Friday’s jobs report will almost certainly show a year-over-year decline in employment in the manufacturing sector, which lost more than 90,000 jobs in 2025.

It might take a while before increased demand translates into jobs. That's because companies are still facing an uncertain economy.

American manufacturers have a workforce problem: finding people who want this work and have the right skills. One fix? Getting teenagers interested in factory jobs.

Manufacturers face increased costs from tariffs and are putting off hiring more workers.

Despite high unemployment among young people, most factories are short of workers. It might reflect false promises and poor conditions.

Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, says that the manufacturing sector remains strong despite a recent slowdown.