Trump's Manufacturing Push: Tax Cuts Boost Hopes, But Tariffs Cast Shadow

✅ Tax Relief for Manufacturers – New law reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for equipment/factory investments and improves R&D deductions.
⚠️ Tariff Uncertainty – Proposed levies on imports from Brazil, South Korea, Indonesia and potential 50% copper tariff freeze spending plans.

Industry Reactions

🏭 National Association of Manufacturers:

Calls tax changes "game-changing" but warns tariffs undermine benefits

Notes companies remain hesitant without trade policy clarity

📉 Supply Chain Concerns:

"Input cost volatility makes pricing impossible" – ISM Manufacturing Chair

Copper industry warns domestic production would take years to ramp up

Economic Impact

📊 Short-Term:

Equipment leasing firms report uptick in inquiries

Hiring expected to increase in Q3

🌎 Long-Term:

Economists warn tariffs may outweigh tax benefits

Capital investments likely delayed until August 1 tariff deadline

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