Samuel Tombs, the chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, expressed skepticism about tariffs leading to a significant increase in reshoring. He emphasized that the cost savings from foreign production and uncertainty surrounding protectionist policies may deter companies from bringing production back to the US. Companies are hesitant to invest time and resources in reshoring if they believe tariffs are not permanent, especially with Trump's indecisiveness on policy changes.

Kip Eideberg, a representative of equipment manufacturers, highlighted the challenges of relocating production to the US due to global supply chains and labor dependencies. While supporting policies encouraging domestic manufacturing, Eideberg noted the impracticality of moving the entire manufacturing process back to the US.

Concerns persist that if companies do not relocate operations to the US, Americans may bear the economic repercussions of Trump's tariff decisions without reaping future benefits. Uncertainty surrounding long-term policies could deter companies from reshoring and pose political risks for Trump and the Republican Party. Manufacturing advocates and economists question the feasibility of Trump's goals, citing supply chain complexities, high costs, workforce shortages, and logistical challenges in relocating production.

Despite Trump's optimistic outlook on reviving domestic manufacturing through tariffs, industry experts doubt the feasibility of his approach and its economic impact. The potential short-term challenges of tariffs may be outweighed by the prospect of restructuring the US economy. However, the uncertainty and risks associated with Trump's policies could influence voters' perceptions and impact future elections.