Ford CEO warns of US vulnerability due to skilled worker shortages

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Ford CEO Jim Farley states the US is "the most vulnerable we've ever been" due to significant skilled worker shortages. The shortages impact essential sectors like construction and manufacturing, leading to potential economic strain, higher costs, and longer wait times for consumers. Nearly half of US manufacturers cite hiring as a major challenge, with projections of millions of unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030.


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