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U.S. Manufacturing Expands for Second Month Despite Tariff and Policy Uncertainty

U.S. manufacturing showed continued expansion in February as the ISM manufacturing index stayed above 50 for the second straight month, signaling modest growth. However, rising tariffs on metals and ongoing geopolitical tensions pose challenges to cost structures and supply chain efficiencies. While production and new orders showed strength, employment growth remained flat, prompting cautious optimism among industrial firms.