COVID-19 shocked the U.S. economy and made clear that the U.S. needs to ramp up production of critical goods. Here’s how we make things better.
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) was founded in 2007 by leading domestic manufacturers and the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union, with a clear mission: strengthen American manufacturing through smart public policies.
Factories gained 66,000 jobs in September, but the sector is still down about half the jobs it lost because of COVID-19.
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
The U.S. trade deficit in goods hit $83.9 billion in August, a new record, as exporters struggle in the wake of COVID-19.
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Manufacturing output increased 1% in August, but gains are starting to slow compared to earlier in the summer.
U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE
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