Assessing Trump's Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of Trump's tariff policies and their long-term implications on U.S. manufacturing leadership, particularly in advanced technologies. It critiques short-term economic analyses and argues for a strategy focused on reshoring that supports domestic manufacturing to enhance national security and bolster local economies. The discussion emphasizes the need for government support in transitioning businesses while also highlighting recent positive trends in the U.S. auto industry and job stabilization efforts.