U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists’
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U.S. manufacturers experienced growth for the second consecutive month, but the impact of tariffs on metal prices remains a concern.
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American manufacturers grew in February for the second month in a row for the first time in a year, but rising metal prices tied to U.S. tariffs are weighing on business and sapping customer demand.
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on March 2, 2026.
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