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Report could signal beginning of stabilisation in factory sector
Activity survey hits lowest since 2012 as slowdown spreads across Europe and Asia
Offshoring jobs makes less sense when technology can help speed products to local markets
Shift comes despite threat of more US tariffs on Chinese electronics imports
African-American pastor argues proposed ban discriminates against his community
Declining factory activity adds to recent batch of disappointing US economic data
Result adds to a weak batch of recent US economic data
Trump’s tariffs force businesses to respond rapidly with production shift
Donald Trump had attacked carmaker over plan to end production at Lordstown factory
Separate report showed construction spending unexpectedly rose
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Commenters discuss the future of a changing and more globalised industry
American Giant makes all its clothing in the US. Could its success be a model?
Growth in service sector jobs belies the president’s vision of American ‘carnage’
Survey follows weak reading on manufacturing from New York Fed
It is imperative to reconnect lagging regions with activity in the centre
Plans to shut car plants teach lessons about protectionism
US president steps up attacks on automaker after plant closures
Despite president’s strategies to boost manufacturing, the sector is facing headwinds
Factory closures and 14,000 job losses are attempt to get to grips with changing consumer tastes
