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Trump’s Tariffs Are Wrecking Jobs Like A Mack Truck

Last updated: April 19, 2025 2:24 pm
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While the current administration is reportedly involved in the unsettling practice of detaining innocent legal residents and transferring them to undisclosed locations, it’s easy to overlook the ongoing economic turmoil orchestrated by the Trump administration.


If you’re curious about the severity of the situation, The Philadelphia Inquirer has reported:

Mack Trucks is set to lay off between 250 and 350 employees at its Lehigh Valley facility over the next three months, citing economic uncertainty and the impact of tariffs.

“Heavy-duty truck orders are being adversely affected by market instability regarding freight rates and demand, potential regulatory shifts, and tariff implications,” stated Mack spokesperson Kimberly Pupillo.

The layoffs could affect approximately 10% of the 3,050 workers at the company’s Macungie facility, where Class 8 Mack trucks are assembled for both North American and export markets. “We regret having to take this action, but it is necessary to adjust production to align with reduced demand for our vehicles,” Pupillo added.

One might wonder about the purpose of these tariffs, which were supposedly designed to revive American manufacturing jobs, as heralded by the Trump administration.

However, it came to light when Trump’s former Commerce Secretary acknowledged that a significant portion of the manufacturing revival would be reliant on automation, meaning the jobs that would return are more likely to be low-wage maintenance positions rather than the high-paying jobs once associated with the industry.

Mack Trucks, a historic American brand, finds itself in jeopardy due to the prevailing economic policies championed by Donald Trump.

Ironically, the very jobs that Trump professes to wish to resurrect are the same ones currently being diminished under his administration.

On a day when countless Americans across various towns are voicing their discontent with this presidency, the layoffs at Mack Trucks serve as a stark reminder that Donald Trump’s policies are inflicting harm on American citizens both subtly and overtly every day.

What are your thoughts on the layoffs at Mack Trucks? We welcome your insights in the comments below.

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