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Business · Global trade · published 2026-10-11 · via Fortune

Tariffs lead to factory closures and layoffs, prompting GOP voter backlash

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Trump's tariffs have caused some U.S. factories to close or cut jobs, according to the report. Longtime Republican voters are reacting negatively, with one saying the policy felt like a betrayal and planning to vote Democratic in the midterms. The story suggests this economic fallout could influence the upcoming elections.

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