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The tariffed dreams II: Trillions announced, but factories coming in years

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The tariffed dreams II: Trillions announced, but factories coming in years

From car factories to aluminum smelters, Donald Trump has pledged to bring manufacturing back to America. But building a new plant in the U.S. is anything but quick. Between site selection, permitting, design, construction and sourcing advanced machinery, most facilities take three years or more to become operational, according to the Financial Times, citing Erin McLaughlin, an economist at the Conference Board.

Trillions investment announced. Reality loading ...

This is part II of CGTN's series of AI-generated GIFs unpacking the real-world outcomes of America's industrial revival efforts.

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