Major Investments Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Global Trade Hits Record High

In today's episode, we explore GE Aerospace's $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, creating 5,000 new jobs, and Asahi Group's $35 million expansion in Wisconsin. We also discuss Merck's new $1 billion vaccine facility in North Carolina. On the global front, trade reaches a record $33 trillion in 2024, driven by a surge in the services sector. Join us for insights into these significant economic developments and their implications for the future.

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