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June 3, 2026 The Cost of Factory Closures — and the Case for Rebuilding

Since 2000, the U.S. has lost more than 70,000 factories and over 6 million manufacturing jobs — reshaping communities, supply chains, and America’s industrial competitiveness.

In this whitepaper, Chris LaCorata examines the lasting impact of factory closures, the risks created by offshoring, and the opportunity to rebuild stronger, more resilient manufacturing communities through reshoring, modernization, and local economic development.

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