Marketplace Will tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?
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Mar 24, 2025 
Sabri Beneshore, a Marketplace reporter focused on the S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index, examines the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on manufacturing. He discusses how recent trade policies might reshape the sector and the mixed signals in financial markets. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Gen Z and millennials in the housing market, alongside competition in college admissions. Additionally, listeners learn about the innovative plans for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Manufacturing and Tariffs
- Manufacturing activity declined in March after a pre-tariff bump.
- Despite higher input costs, manufacturers remain optimistic about the future, possibly due to anticipated benefits from protectionist policies.
Homeownership Challenges
- Tyler Cleaney, 33, from Denver, gave up on his year-long home search due to high prices and interest rates.
- This illustrates the challenges faced by young people trying to enter the housing market.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a vital role in the housing market by backing mortgages and selling them to investors.
- Reprivatizing them could boost innovation, but must be done carefully to avoid past mistakes.