Whirlpool Factory Layoffs Highlight Struggles in US Manufacturing
Key Points: The United States economy has lost over 100,000 manufacturing jobs since last year. Whirlpool recently laid off workers at its historic Amana, Iowa, refrigerator plant. The company blames supply chain issues and supports President Trump's trade tariffs. Critics argue that tariffs increased material costs by $300 million and failed to protect local jobs. Beverly Dawson thought she had a secure future building refrigerators...