American confidence in the manufacturing industry is at a record high according to a poll from the National Association of Manufacturers. Nearly 90 percent of companies held a positive outlook for manufacturing, with just a fifth of the firms polled concerned about an unfavorable business climate. Thanks to President Trump’s tax cuts and deregulation, manufacturers are more confident in their prospects than ever.

They shouldn’t be.

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