Draped in the Flag, Laying Off the Nation

Layoffs, Tariffs, and the Corporate Strategy Driving the 2025 Job Crisis

When UPS announced it would lay off 20,000 workers and shutter 73 facilities, it sounded like the latest blow in a season of economic instability. After all, manufacturing is slowing, shipping costs are volatile, and new tariffs are reshaping global supply chains. On the surface, it looks like just another reaction to challenging market conditions.

But d…