That was also a “yeah, but.”
No, it was a clear question.
What is your alternative?
I wasnt going to respond because I wanted to be an asshole, but I thought better… reverse-dieting is improving my mental state, but certainly not back to normal. Too quick to anger still.
Sorry I flew off the handle, bro. I gotta reel that shit in.
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A transracial, post gender, deconstructed wiccan, who fights for illegal canadians to own guns to protect their fenty farms, at your expense.
Obviously.
And that wasn’t a real question. You just offered a false dichotomy.
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Here. I saw $2.48 this morning.
We need to end this shit.
If they cry hard enough we’ll fire Trump and put Hillary in her rightful place!
She deserves it because it was her turn.
I had a whole paragraph typed up to ask if you were on some leanness journey I couldn’t possibly comprehend, but I deleted it.
Good job on the self-awareness.
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I was prepping for stage since mid-May.
Mental and physical health were taking a big hit and results were grinding to a halt, so coach called off the show some 2.5 weeks ago.
The drugs and deficit were not enjoyable, but the results were.
Getting better physically and mentally, but still not all the way there.
Dont mess with Tren if you have a temper.
Thought I was okay enough mentally to come back into PWI as a more frequent flyer, but im not there just yet.
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Politics is a mind-fuck today, perhaps more so than it has ever been.
I don’t particularly recommend watching city council meetings or school committee meetings as an enjoyable, relaxing, or even productive hobby.
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I gassed up for $2.32/gal this morning in Houston.
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God bless Texas. We have Shapiro up here making sure it stays as high as possible.
I swear, for every incremental drop there’s an equal tax increase.
Love the “hidden profile” account talking smack LOL.
He’ll be in here right away apologizing for his know-it-all comment on gas prices…
Gas is low in non Retard Blue states that tax the shit out of everything to pay for their new mansions…err, I mean social programs to help the poor and disadvantaged!
When I drive up to NY to visit family I deliberately fill up again in VA on 81 to make sure I don’t buy gas in PA. Definitely the most expensive state for gas on the trip.
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Oh definitely. Shapiro is totally scumbagging us. He’s always talking about “putting more money in working peoples pockets!” But the fucker really needs to learn how to quit taking it out.
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So this guy is actually a former transgender sex worker who moved to Maine, started a small right wing podcast and generally seems to be a grifter trying to go viral and asking people for money all the time.
He’s quite a character and not someone I’d trust in the least, but he actually knocks this one out of the park with the Augusta school board, and even their attorney says he’s acting within his rights in Maine.
Honey will you come tinkle with me?
LOL
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Why not"?? Their unhinged TDS suffering base of rejects will lap it up without proof
So, the claim about gas dropping from $4.50 to $2.50 is based on a few cheap stations in shitty places? How does that reflect the actual economy?
Do you think the economy is the best it has ever been to?
There are actually cheaper stations in my area, and I promise you it isn’t a shitty area. That’s funny.
The economy is in a weird place. It’s hard to tell how it’s doing with all the tarrif uncertainty. Inflation has definitely cooled, and there is manufacturing coming back to America. But hiring has slowed a lot while companies try to figure out what the hell is going to happen.
So, his claim was specifically about spots in Houston Texas and other isolated areas? That is the big win?
Even in Houston the avg. price is above $2.50 and my car does not take regular.
Specifically, what?
Sounds like a dumb decision on your part.
### Overview of Reshoring Trends in 2025
Reshoring—bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States—has gained significant momentum in 2025, driven by factors like escalating tariffs on imports (e.g., 25% on Chinese goods and proposed 15% on all imports), supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by global disruptions, automation reducing labor costs by up to 30%, and government incentives from acts like the CHIPS and Inflation Reduction Acts. According to the Reshoring Initiative's 2024 annual report (with Q1 2025 data), 244,000 manufacturing jobs were announced in 2024 through reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI), with early 2025 projections at around 174,000—potentially higher if trade policies stabilize. High-tech sectors now account for 90% of these announcements. However, challenges like skilled labor shortages (despite an 83% rise in apprenticeships over the past decade) and rising imports from Asia could temper growth. Overall, 59% of U.S. contract manufacturers have reshored, are actively doing so, or are quoting projects.
### Key Sectors Seeing Reshoring
Sector: Semiconductors & Electronics
Key Trends and Examples: Major investments in chip fabrication plants; e.g., TSMC and Intel expansions in Arizona and Ohio. Imports from Asia rose 10% in 2025, but domestic output is accelerating via CHIPS Act subsidies.
Job Announcements (2024-2025): 88% of high-tech jobs; ~100,000 in 2024
Drivers: National security, tariffs, AI/data center demand.
Sector: Automotive & Transportation Equipment
Key Trends and Examples: Full assembly shifts (not just batteries) due to pending auto tariffs; e.g., Toyota's $13.9B battery plant in North Carolina now in production; GM mandating suppliers cut China content by 2027. Up 139% from 2024.
Job Announcements (2024-2025): ~50,000 in early 2025
Drivers: Tariffs (cited 454% more in 2025), EV/hybrid push, supply chain resilience.
Sector: Batteries & Energy Storage
Key Trends and Examples: Surge in EV and ESS (energy storage systems) production; Korean firms like LGES ($4.3B Tesla deal for 43GWh LFP batteries) and Samsung SDI pivoting to U.S. ESS capacity (30GWh by 2026). U.S. ESS installations hit 50GWh in 2025, up 57% YoY.
Job Announcements (2024-2025): 20-30% of transportation jobs
Drivers: Power demand from AI/EVs/reshoring; projected 300-400GWh annual deployment needed.
Sector: Medical Devices & Biotechnology
Key Trends and Examples: Innovation-focused FDI from firms like Roche and Novartis in research hubs; smaller projects emphasizing regulatory alignment.
Job Announcements (2024-2025): ~15,000 projects (2022-2025)
Drivers: Health security, faster turnaround, local supply networks.
Sector: Industrial Equipment
Key Trends and Examples: Machinery and robotics from German/Italian firms; nearly 200 FDI projects since 2022 for North American serving.
Job Announcements (2024-2025): ~25,000 in 2024
Drivers: Reduced international reliance, automation synergies.
### Regional Hotspots
- Southeast U.S.: Leads with favorable costs, infrastructure, and right-to-work laws; top for "hot" products like EVs and batteries.
- Midwest: Strong for autos and machinery, with reshoring from Asia (e.g., Ohio electronics plants cutting costs 15%).
- Southwest: Semiconductor hubs in Arizona; emerging for biotech.
### Challenges and Outlook
While tariffs and automation are key motivators (outweighing fading subsidies), workforce gaps remain critical—manufacturing employment has fallen 6.6 million since 1979 despite overall job growth. Policies emphasizing training could unlock more growth, with CEOs 15% more likely to reshore in the next three years. If trends hold, U.S. manufacturing could see 40% capacity increase by 2030, boosting economic security but requiring $60-90B annual investments in power infrastructure for AI, EVs, and factories. For companies eyeing reshoring, tools like total cost of ownership analysis are essential to navigate these shifts.
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