Manufacturing Executives Upbeat Despite Concerns Over Economy, Policy Uncertainty
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75% of manufacturing executives say current federal policy strengthens their sector, but they are split on which party is better for manufacturing.
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Nearly half think a recession in 2022 is likely, yet most are optimistic about their own company's sales and profits.
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Concerns about potential "black swan" events like cyberattacks, war, and bank runs.
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Mixed views on immigration's impact, with some seeing it as important to fill jobs and others wanting closed borders.
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Most have raised prices and are reshoring production back to the U.S.