Lost Manufacturing Jobs

May 08 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lost 1.3 Million Jobs in April

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing lost 1.3 million jobs in April, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The entire economy lost 20.5 million jobs. ...
Apr 03 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lose 18,000 Jobs in March

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs in March, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of March's factory job loss...
Feb 05 2020
Blog

China’s BYD Claims Another Chunk of America’s Electric Vehicle Market

As Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams grows, America's domestic manufacturers are imperiled.
Jan 21 2020
Blog

Are This Chinese Paper Company’s Promises Too Good to Be True?

A paper mill in Maine is running again thanks to China's Nine Dragons, but the future's uncertain.
Jan 10 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lose 12,000 Jobs in December

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing employment decreased in December, with the sector losing 12,000 jobs, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of...
Jul 31 2019
Blog

The Dems Take the Motor City for Round One of the Debates, and Trade Comes Up

Unlike the first two debates, this one was different.
Mar 06 2019
Blog

As Lordstown GM’s Last Car Rolls Off the Line, 1,400 Jobs Disappear

Lordstown, Ohio, faces the closure of the GM plant that buoyed its community for almost 53 years.
Jan 30 2019
Blog

One Project’s Effort to Address Manufacturing’s Succession Crisis

Without someone to take the reins, manufacturers are vulnerable to outsourcing.
Dec 06 2018
Blog

So This Is How General Motors Repays Decades of Hard Work?

General Motors' decision to idle several plants has inspired the ire of workers and lawmakers alike.
Dec 04 2018
Blog

Trump Administration Positions for a Tougher Stance in U.S.-China Trade

Could USTR Robert Lighthizer at the helm of U.S.-China trade talks be the linchpin to success?