China’s Five-Year Plan Calls for a Consumption Boost, But Don’t Hold Your Breath
It’s easier said than done. And experts says the economy is still heavily weighted toward export-led growth.
It’s easier said than done. And experts says the economy is still heavily weighted toward export-led growth.

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) educates policymakers and the public, advocates for actions that will create more manufacturing jobs in America, and builds coalitions to support our mission. We have a 15+ year track record of success, and we see a brighter future for U.S. factories ahead. Learn more.
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.

Manufacturing added 5,000 jobs in January, suggesting a turnaround for the sector may be coming.
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Capacity utilization for manufacturing increased ever so slightly to 75.6% in December.
U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE

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