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A lumber plant in Bonner, Montana, has shut down, leaving 104 workers without jobs. The plant, which made high-end trim and siding for homes, was a vestige of the wood industry that once dominated western Montana. The workers were told that the plant was closing due to financial struggles, despite President Trump's promise to revive American industry. The closure has sparked debate over who is to blame, with some workers pointing to Trump's tariffs and trade policies, while others defend the president's efforts to shore up timber jobs. The laid-off workers are now struggling to find new jobs that pay as well as their previous positions. Many available jobs in the area pay less, with some offering $5 an hour less than the $20 to $25 earned at the siding plant.