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Trump Gets the Factory Boom He Wanted, But No Thanks to Tariffs

Aug 4, 2026 · 09:08 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Trump Gets the Factory Boom He Wanted, But No Thanks to Tariffs

U.S. manufacturing hit a four-year high in July, but ISM data suggest AI investment, rather than tariffs, is powering the factory revival.

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More U.S. factories are busy than they've been in four years, but it's because companies are excited about AI tools, not because of tariffs. When you see factory activity strong like this, it hints that businesses feel confident investing in new technology.

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