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Rising input costs top manufacturers’ concerns, NAM report says

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By Liz Carey  |  September 17, 2026

Manufacturers said they expect costs to rise over the next year as the Iran War continues, a new report from the National Association of Manufacturers found. The NAM’s Q3 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey found that manufacturers believe raw material costs, rising healthcare costs and trade uncertainties top their list of challenges in the coming year. Raw material and other input costs are projected to increase 5 percent over the next year as the conflict in the Middle East continues. A...

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