Ikea will close its only North American production facility at the end of 2019, the company announced earlier this month. The Swedish furniture giant’s Danville, Va., plant currently employs a workforce of more than 300 people. Since coming online in 2008, the Danville factory has played a prominent role in Ikea’s supply chain, particularly in wood-based products like shelves. The move raised eyebrows given the emphasis President Donald Trump has placed on job creation in the U.S. ma…
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