Gretchen Whitmer: “Every industry that relies on a skilled hands on workforce…”

“Manufacturing in America has contracted for nine straight months, leading to job losses and production cuts. Every industry that relies on a skilled hands on workforce is facing shortages. This will only get worse without serious shift in national policy. We need a change now. Tariffs have their place, but they will not magically restore American manufacturing.” (06:36–06:43)

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