mam98031 • Volunteer Community Member • Buyer/Seller since 1999
I agree about the manufacturing in the US. Some in recent years has come back, but you are right, more need to come back to the US.
https://eig.org/manufacturing-rebound/
https://waupacafoundry.com/blog/whats-behind-the-growing-number-of-manufacturing-jobs-in-the-us
In the above link it talks about the efforts made to bring the computer chip manufacturing back to the USA that are required in most cars. It was the lack of these chips that caused the huge shortage of new cars for way too long. Here is a quote from the above article.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act
A couple of bipartisan laws enacted in the aftermath of the COVID-19 recession offer a guide to where manufacturing employment is headed in the next several years.
Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 and the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs act will infuse the manufacturing sector with an unprecedented $550 billion in capital through 2026 to build and repair bridges, roads, highways, rural internet infrastructure, and water treatment facilities.
The CHIPS and Science Act aims to rejuvenate the U.S. manufacturing sector to compete with foreign nations like China and keep the supply of critical goods like computer chips stable for American consumers. A shortage of computer chips at the start of the pandemic stymied manufacturing supply chains for everything from computers to automobiles.
When the CHIPS act was passed, the CEO of a New York-based automotive parts manufacturer expressed relief, saying, "For years, my industry has been at the mercy of the supply chain."
Don't discount the Infrastructure act. That is huge too for so many reasons. Lots of it won't be felt or realized until well into Trumps administration, but it was a Biden/Harris accomplishment.
@chevymontecarlo88 wrote:The problem with the unemployment numbers is that it does not account for those who have stopped looking for work. Numbers are fudgy. In fairness to this administration, it always fudgy.
The infrastructure bill is another bloated bi-partisan legislation that is a failure. Electric charging stations along with other pork filled crap that does little (maybe 25%?) towards infrastructure. Typical bill that both parties signed on to and is crap.
The inflation act had nothing to do why inflation is going down, but it still is up. (oct. numbers rose) Prices of goods (which still is high) that matter are what people care about. Bottom line. Saying it was at 7% and down to 3.5% is not a savings of 50% or fair to say inflation is down. Still up and as well as the staples people need to survive.
I understand that many will disagree and defend the current administration and that is fine. Change is coming and I think it will come faster than some think. The impact may take longer and it will be a very entertaining 4 years. (for some)
An issue as old as the hills. No specifically a new one. Still with a bit of those types of unemployed people, the unemployment rates are way down and that is a good thing. If someone wants to work, they likely can find a job. It may not be their preferred job, but they can find one to hold them over until their dream job happens.
No, you do not understand or even respect how others may have different opinions and/or outlooks. If you and others that deeply believe in Trump would not have such difficulty in working towards mending the divide. As I've said before. Compromise is required and I don't think too many Trump followers are willing to do that.
Both sides have some good ideas, opinions and experience. I respect that many of us have different beliefs and that is how it should be, both in our personal lives and in our politics. Unfortunately there are about a third or more of us that believe there is only one side to everything and that is their side.
@toomuchstuffagain35 wrote:Reply in general.
I don't think the main issue is goods made in china and imported in bulk.
What needs to be addressed (and curtailed somehow) is the cheap shipping from China of goods direct to the consumer that incur NO import tax/duty or tariffs and are lacking in Quality Control etc. Toxic goods direct to consumer needs to stop.
That is completely separate than tariffs. And something the President of the US doesn't control.
@chevymontecarlo88 wrote:
@mam98031 wrote:No, you do not understand or even respect how others may have different opinions and/or outlooks. If you and others that deeply believe in Trump would not have such difficulty in working towards mending the divide. As I've said before. Compromise is required and I don't think too many Trump followers are willing to do that.
Well since you put it that way....
It's not that i am not open to opinions or ideas, it's just that yours are terrible. 😂
Ok, not all but most. (my compromise) ðŸ¤
Maybe it's time to sit back and just enjoy the ride. 🚆 YMMV
It takes a village....
This post says it all about you and why repairing the divide in our country will be a hard path, but a necessary one. I respect those that have different out looks than I do. So while you and I aren't going to make it across the divide, there are others that will be more open minded.
I wish you nothing but the best. Sincerely!!
