# Data center energy surge threatens US manufacturing plan

Rising electricity demand from data centers is straining the US power grid, potentially undermining the Trump administration's "Made in America" initiative to boost domestic manufacturing. This energy crunch could increase costs and cause shortages for factories, complicating efforts to bring production back to the United States.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/us-manufacturers-energy-costs-soar-because-of-ai-data-center-demand/) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:03:07 +0000