Trump's Trade Wars Sting US Manufacturers Ahead of Midterms

Trump's trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms

Rende is chief executive at Shapes Unlimited, one of many American producers smarting from Trump's economic policies as midterm elections approach. "Frustrating would be one word," Rende told AFP. "And I think that we're sensing a lack of trust in not only the administration but the governmental process, the role of Congress to rein in executive power," he added. Since returning to the presidency in January 2025, Trump has wielded executive aut…

Trump’s trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms

Even as some American manufacturers have benefited as their foreign competitors encounter higher barriers, others struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.