Minnesota Manufacturing Faces Job Losses Amid Ongoing Trade Uncertainty

Minnesota's manufacturing sector lost 1,700 jobs in June, reflecting a broader national and regional decline tied to ongoing trade tensions and tariff policies. Business leaders and economists point to supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and uncertainty around tariff rates as key factors slowing growth and investment.

Inflation is beginning to rise as companies exhaust stockpiled inventories, and many manufacturers remain hesitant to expand or rehire until trade policies stabilize.

🧠 Insight: The S&P 500 Industrials moved up 1.3% over the past week, reflecting positive sentiment in the manufacturing sector.

🏅 MSP Biz Journals announces Manufacturing Awards Winners

The 2025 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards spotlight companies from century‑old Marvin and 50‑year‑strong Team Industries to cutting‑edge startups, honoring innovation, community commitment, and global ambition.
Read the full story at BizJournals.com ➜

⚠️ Navigating Turbulent Waters: Economist Warns of Possible Manufacturing Recession Ahead

Despite Biden's subsidies and Trump's tariffs, factory jobs keep sliding and activity has shrunk 30 of the last 32 months. Economists warn that stagnation and tariff uncertainty could tip U.S. manufacturing into recession within a year.
Read the full story at Manufacturing.net ➜

🔑 Unlocking Opportunities: Thailand's Manufacturing Appeal for US Professionals

Thailand’s $15 billion semiconductor push, project‑based engineering and tight government‑industry‑university coordination churn out factory‑ready talent. This hands‑on pipeline, this gives U.S. manufacturers a blueprint for quicker ramp‑ups and diversification.
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🤖Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing Logistics: Insights from Supply Chain AI Symposium Executives

FreightWaves’ Supply Chain AI Symposium (July 30, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s International Spy Museum) unites execs from Augment, project44, GenLogs, and HappyRobot to spotlight AI that automates tasks, boosts visibility, and fights freight fraud.
Read the full story at FreightWaves.com ➜

Manufacturing output increased by 1.5% from July 2024 to June 2025, indicating strengthening production activity across the sector.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

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