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Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades

  • Paresh Dave, Louise Matsakis--Wired
  • published date: 2025-04-02 23:59:39 UTC

President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.

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