How realistic is rebuilding U.S. as a manufacturing powerhouse?

In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes?

Apr 26, 2025

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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., the United States. /Xinhua

How realistic is rebuilding U.S. as a manufacturing powerhouse?

Opinion By Featured Contributor Prof. Josef Gregory Mahoney

Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of Amer…

How realistic is rebuilding U.S. as a manufacturing powerhouse?

In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes?

How realistic is rebuilding U.S. as a manufacturing powerhouse?

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