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Trump manufacturing golden age falls short as jobs decline

Trump promised a manufacturing 'golden age,' but 16 months into his term, factory jobs fell by 77,000 and construction investment dropped 16%. Tariffs had mixed effects, with executives citing uncertainty and slow, patchy growth rather than a boom.