6/2/2025
Tariffs, Imports, and Uncertainty: What the Manufacturing Slump Means for Small Cap Stocks
The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to show signs of stress, with May’s ISM Manufacturing PMI slipping further into contraction territory at 48.5 — down from April’s 48.7. This persistent decline highlights the fragility of the sector amid deepening global trade tensions and domestic economic uncertainty. Perhaps more alarmingly, U.S. imports plunged to their lowest levels since 2009, registering a reading of 39.9, a significant drop from April’s 47.1.
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