President Trump has a longstanding focus on reducing America's trade deficit, especially through reshoring manufacturing jobs. While tariffs are a significant tool in this effort, the federal government's purchasing power presents a largely untapped resource. With the government spending trillions on products every year, it can significantly support American manufacturing. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities tied to global supply chains. To enhance domestic production, government contracts should be leveraged, reducing reliance on international supply chains and ensuring essential goods are produced domestically.
"Given that the federal government is willing to pay above market value for a specific product and is a guaranteed consumer, the Trump administration could use the strength of federal contracts to reshore American manufacturing."
"During the darkest days of the COVID pandemic there were regular shortages of baby formula, various brands of acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and even military equipment as many nations continued lockdowns..."
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