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North Carolina manufacturing could get more expensive due to tariffs

February 20, 2026 by Samuel Fish

Tariffs are testing North Carolina’s economy — fueling both opportunity and strain. See how manufacturers and consumers are navigating the crossroads of cost and confidence.