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U.S. manufacturers had a very good January — it’s the rest of the year that’s the problem.
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U.S. manufacturers experienced a boost in new orders and business growth in January, but this improvement is likely temporary and not a sign of an end to the ongoing tariff-induced slump.
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U.S. manufacturers got a burst of new orders in January and business grew for the first time in 11 months, but the improvement appeared tied to the start of a new year and probably doesn’t herald an end to a tariff-induced slump.
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