President Donald Trump’s desire to return manufacturing to the U.S. has created challenges for some companies.

According to the U.S. Labor Department, nearly half a million U.S. manufacturing jobs are unfilled. A National Association of Manufacturers survey found that nearly half of manufacturing companies said their biggest challenge is recruiting and retaining workers.

That news comes at a time when small and midsize manufacturers have seen an increase in demands because Trump’s tariffs have prompted some companies to source parts in the U.S. rather than overseas, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

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