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U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists’

Market Watch March 2, 2026 · 3:04 pm Read Original
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U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists’

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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Source Market Watch
Published Mar 2, 2026 · 3:04 pm
Article ID j773xpm
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U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists’
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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