As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the Oval Office, he faces an historic opportunity to revive American manufacturing and bolster an industry that has long supported communities across the South, Midwest, and Northeast. U.S. textile manufacturers have weathered the Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ve endured historic economic upheavals often driven by rampant predatory trade practices, historically weak customs enforcement, and policies favoring cheap imports. But today, America’s textile industry is facing a significant economic challenge, with over 21 textile plants closing in the last 18 months alone.