Trump’s tariffs forced U.S. factories to close down or lay off workers, and longtime GOP voters are revolting—’It was like taking a knife to the back’

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Trump’s tariffs forced U.S. factories to close down or lay off workers, and longtime GOP voters are revolting—’It was like taking a knife to the back’WorldPing
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What happened

“So much for bringing jobs back,” Vandermeer said.

Next month, he plans to vote straight Democrat in the midterms.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:16:41 UTC.

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  2. Trump’s tariffs forced U.S. factories to close down or lay off workers, and longtime GOP voters are revolting—’It was like taking a knife to the back’

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