President Trump’s tariffs hinder US economy, contradicting official claims

6 articles · Updated · Fortune · Apr 29

Manufacturing jobs fell by 88,000 year-over-year in 2025, with sector productivity collapsing and foreign direct investment dropping below the previous four years.
Manufacturers report overwhelmingly negative sentiment on tariffs, with importers absorbing 90% of tariff costs and a quarter passed to consumers, raising prices and slowing economic growth.
Despite claims of successful trade deals, none have been ratified, and GDP growth slowed to 2.1% in 2025, with broader economic impacts extending beyond manufacturing to services and overall consumer spending.

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