Meanwhile, additive manufacturing (AM) has often been hailed as the cure-all for reshoring production and shielding supply chains from the turbulence of global trade. The promise of on-demand, localized manufacturing—design a part here, print it there—seems like the perfect solution to bypass tariffs and reduce reliance on complex global supply chains. The allure of a plug-and-play approach to global production is undeniable. So, as we debate tariffs, let’s also talk about investing in the workforce that will make our manufacturing future possible. Tariffs may highlight the challenges, but closing the skills gap is the real opportunity—and the real solution—for building sustainable, resilient manufacturing in a globally competitive world.