Trump's Tariffs Are Starting to Kill Jobs
a year ago
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- Goldman Sachs estimates Trump's tariffs will create 100,000 manufacturing jobs but destroy 500,000 others.
- Mack Trucks in Pennsylvania is laying off 250-350 workers due to tariffs and market uncertainty.
- Tariffs increase economic uncertainty, raise costs for imported goods, and lower sales expectations.
- During Trump's first term, tariffs cost about 245,000 American jobs.
- More layoffs are expected as companies face worsening conditions and potential bankruptcies.
- Ocean freight bookings from China are down 50% since tariffs were imposed, risking $1 trillion in economic activity.
- Small businesses and iconic brands may go bankrupt if tariff policies on China don't change.