2025 was a turbulent year for American manufacturers, filled with both opportunity and disruption. In this video, COSS breaks down what really happened through three interconnected stories that defined the year.

We explore the AI boom and how surging demand for chips, data centers, and automation reshaped U.S. manufacturing. We look at escalating global trade conflicts that forced companies to rethink supply chains and sourcing. And we examine the sharp rise in commodity prices that squeezed margins and exposed vulnerabilities across the industry.

Together, these forces reveal not just what went right or wrong in 2025, but also where American manufacturing may be headed next.