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Tariffs Left Iowa Workers Behind | Spokane News
Tariffs promised jobs back in America, but Whirlpool’s Iowa plant—nicknamed “Big Blue”—is a cautionary tale: nearly 2,000 workers laid off in a year, costs rising, demand falling, and the company’s stock plummeting. Once hailed as a “net winner,” the plant now reflects the harsh reality behind political slogans, leaving workers betrayed and communities reeling. While Whirlpool invests elsewhere, like Ohio, Iowa’s future looks grim, turning manufacturing into a political flashpoint in a swing district where promises don’t match the pain. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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