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To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review
While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.
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Sponsored by Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business
Manufacturing at the crossroads: Embracing the autonomous age
We stand on the edge of something transformative: The Autonomous Age.
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Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls
The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.
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Opinion
Rugged devices offer a solution to reduce scope 3 emissions
Charlie Gibbs, director of product solutions at Getac North America, says manufacturers should take the long view on electronic device investments at their facilities.
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Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty
Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey.
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Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain
The major aluminum sheet manufacturer will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.
Updated Oct. 15, 2025 -
Tracker
Tracking PFAS legislation across the US
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to ban PFAS in food packaging, juvenile products, cookware and other categories. He signed a bill to phase out its use in firefighting garments and protective equipment.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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DMR Technologies to establish drone facility in Louisiana
The Detroit-based manufacturer is investing $1.4 million to renovate an existing industrial building in Lafayette and will be in production by the end of 2025.
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Senate confirms multiple key leaders to Department of Commerce
Confirmations included assistant secretaries of commerce for global markets and export enforcement, as well as the agency’s general counsel. The roles are relevant to tariffs, international investments and more.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects
The law will make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs in California.
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David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA
The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.
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Amkor expands Arizona semiconductor campus investment to $7B
Construction is expected to be finished in mid-2027, and production is slated to begin in early 2028. The site is expected to supply customers such as Apple and Nvidia.
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Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1
The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.
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Gas isolation valve involved in US Steel plant explosion: Chemical Safety Board
The CSB has not determined whether the valve failures occurred before or as a result of the explosion on Aug. 11, which killed two and injured 11 workers at the company’s coke works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
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Toyota and other manufacturers invest to fill child care void for workers
The automaker recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 seats at child care facilities across the country. It’s one of many manufacturers, including Iowa company Sukup, to expand this employment benefit.
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Manufacturing saw 313K job separations in August: BLS
The government shutdown prevented the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing September’s jobs report, though ADP’s research found the industry lost 2,000 jobs.
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JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion
The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.
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Workforce development and training evolve to meet manufacturing demands
A recent University of Tennessee white paper explored how businesses are trying to increase staffing for domestic manufacturing. Companies such as Kellanova and Pella are partnering with local schools to find new talent.
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General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring
The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.
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Boeing chief counsel on hot seat at Senate hearing over Machinists strike
President Donald Trump nominated Scott Mayer to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Lawmakers recently questioned the chief labor head about the strained labor negotiations at the company’s St. Louis factories.
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Berkshire Hathaway to acquire OxyChem for $9.7B
The Warren Buffett-led firm is expected to close the deal with Houston-based Occidental Petroleum in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data
Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.
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‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI
In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.
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Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026
Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.
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Stellantis confirms new mid-size truck for Belvidere plant
The struggling automaker remains committed to reopening its idled Illinois assembly plant, with production slated for 2027.