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Thought Leadership

Workforce Development and other technical specialties related to the casting process. Notably, nearly 70% of respondents anticipate tariffs to have either a positive or neutral ef- fect on their bottom line—an indica- tion that momentum is shifting back toward American manufacturing.

The resurgence of skilled trades is more than anecdotal—it’s statistical.

But to fully capitalize on this momen- tum, we must create the right legis- lative, economic, educational, and cultural environments to support it.

How do we, as manufacturers, ensure that we attract and retain the most talented foundry managers, metallur- gists, molders, melt crews, machinists, maintenance technicians, and other skilled professionals critical to our in- dustry’s future? It starts with Ameri- cans supporting Americans.

Pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—

Again

According to the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers’ Q1 2025 Sur- vey, the failure of Congress to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will have an immediate and signi