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Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plant

Whirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to bolster U.S. manufacturing. The company argues that modernization justifies the layoffs, yet workers and investors are concerned about rising imports from Mexico and China, alongside the company's troubled stock performance.

29 Jun 2026 3:50 pm