Data Centers' Energy Demand Threatens Trump's "Made in America" Plan The shift to cloud computing has been touted as a beacon of innovation, but its impact is far from subtle.
Behind the scenes, data centers are consuming an increasingly large share of America's electricity, exacerbating a long standing problem that threatens President Trump's ambitious "Made in America" initiative.
Electricity costs for manufacturers have risen sharply. According to a recent Reuters analysis, factories pay significantly more than residential customers or other businesses, with some facing astronomical increases.