In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test

Published: 9/7/2025
In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test
In Fall River, Massachusetts, business owners like the Teixeira family are facing the impact of President Trump's tariffs on manufacturing. Despite hopes for a revival, challenges such as hiring difficulties and doubts about sustained demand have dampened expectations. Manufacturers like Matouk and Vanson Leathers are experiencing increased costs from imported materials, leading to cutbacks in investments and uncertainty about the future. The effects of tariffs on businesses and employment growth in the US are becoming more apparent, highlighting the complexities of achieving a manufacturing renaissance as promised.