This article examines the Trump administration’s tariff strategy aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. Streamliners’ CEO, Andreas Haag, provides expert commentary on the practical challenges of reshoring manufacturing operations. He notes that constructing even a midsize factory can cost upwards of $25 million and take around two years, making companies hesitant to invest amid tariff uncertainties. Haag also discusses the industry’s labor shortages and the increasing reliance on automation to mitigate these challenges. For instance, a client of Streamliners is consolidating multiple warehouses into a single automated facility, reducing the need for manual labor. These insights underscore the complexities businesses face when adapting to new trade policies.
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