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Since the implementation of tariffs by the Trump administration, the I-85 Industrial Corridor has seen a surge in investments, including Toyota's $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina and Rivian's $5 billion electric vehicle facility in Georgia. While larger companies thrive, smaller developers struggle with fluctuating construction material costs, though recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may offer some relief. The region continues to experience low industrial vacancy rates, driven by significant projects from companies like LEGO and Amazon.