If the West is serious about friendshoring, many more will need to carry out manual work — albeit aided by robots. And yes, that means university graduates.
If it’s cheaper to build locally with automation and minimal US based labor then it is to build overseas and ship then they will bring manufacturing back.
It’ll come back, but with automation.
If it’s cheaper to build locally with automation and minimal US based labor then it is to build overseas and ship then they will bring manufacturing back.