What’s really driving the economy—and how should investors think about it? In this podcast, John & Sam exchange perspectives on current events that are impacting our economy and influencing investment strategies. Trading Perspectives is hosted by Oakworth Capital Bank's Chief Investment Officer, John Norris along with Sam Clement, Associate Managing Director.
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Nov 6, 2025
A lot of folks seem to believe that the recent tariffs will drive a lot of manufacturing jobs back to the United States. However, the decline of the traditional “blue-collar workforce” in the United States has been decades in the making.
- Will the imposition of a new tax be the magic bullet to reverse this trend?
- Does the U.S. even want many of these manufacturing jobs back?
- Further, why do politicians put such an emphasis on factory jobs when it comes to job creation?
- Are all jobs good jobs?
In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the future of manufacturing and manufacturing employment in the United States. Is the future bright, dark or still a little cloudy?