Factory workers in manufacturing earn above-average incomes compared to service sector workers, and their job losses create immediate, measurable ripple effects: reduced foot traffic and sales at restaurants, lower tips, and weakening consumer demand in affected regions.
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Steve Van MeterEvidence Quote
“Factory workers in their cities they usually make an above average income compared to the services sector and they spend it and next thing you what do you start hearing what we're seeing right now restaurants saying man foot traffic's down and sales are down and tips are down”
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:10:41 AM
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