“It’s really a process of degrading this ecosystem and once we lose the core components getting this back will take decades,” said one witness.
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) educates policymakers and the public, advocates for actions that will create more manufacturing jobs in America, and builds coalitions to support our mission. We have a 15+ year track record of success, and we see a brighter future for U.S. factories ahead. Learn more.
AAM was founded in 2007 by leading domestic manufacturers and the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union, with a clear mission: strengthen American manufacturing through smart public policies.
Manufacturing lost 12,000 jobs in August, underscoring the need for consistency in U.S. trade policy.
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Capacity utilization for manufacturing increased ever so slightly to 76.8% in August.
U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE
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