In Q1 2026, manufacturers canceled four facilities, resulting in a loss of $1.4 billion in previously announced investment. Several facilities announced pauses in manufacturing resulting in reductions in labor demand that contributed to a loss of almost 8,100 jobs. However, across 12 states, 12 companies announced $2.5 billion in investment and 2,200 jobs tied to 21 projects. Altogether, companies announced a net $1.1 billion increase in investment and net loss of 5,900 jobs in Q1 2026.
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