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    GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028

    The onshoring effort aims to mitigate tariffs that have driven up the price of the compact SUV and cut into sales.

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    Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

    The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

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    PepsiCo uses digital twins to trial plant changes

    The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.

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    Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

    U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.

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    SBA loan values up nearly 17% for manufacturers

    The agency delivered nearly 5,000 small business loans through its 7(a) and 504 programs to industry borrowers in fiscal year 2025, data show.

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    Micron to purchase PSMC fabrication site in Taiwan for $1.8B

    The deal will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions. 

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    Chipmakers have mixed reactions to Trump’s phase-one tariffs

    Nvidia supported Trump’s plan to implement 25% duties on certain AI chips, while others remain quiet.

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    Manufacturing output, capacity utilization grew modestly in December

    The Federal Reserve’s latest manufacturing data indicates a bit more stability for manufacturers. Still, capacity utilization remains below long-term averages. 

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    Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

    The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

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    Screenshot: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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    TSMC ramps up Arizona production as AI demand drove 2025 revenue to $122B

    The manufacturer expects demand to continue as it works to accelerate U.S. expansion plans. The company’s second fab is now complete, with production starting later this year, and construction on a third is underway.

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    Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026

    In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.

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    US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

    The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

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    Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors

    The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.

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    Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

    Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

  • A United Airlines Airbus 320 loads up at the gate before a flight at George Bush International Airport, Houston, Texas on July 27, 2023.
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    Park Aerospace to build $50M Midwest plant to meet growing materials demand

    The commercial and defense supplier saw third quarter sales grow 20% to $17.3 million despite shipment delays as aircraft markets recover.

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    Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

    TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

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    Boeing delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025

    The 737 Max manufacturer outsold rival Airbus last year, but trailed the France-based company in production.

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    J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

    The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

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    ChemSec issues low grades to US chemical manufacturers

    Minnesota-based Ecolab scored the highest for its plans to phase out PFAS use by the end of 2026. Chemours placed last with zero points.

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    Manufacturing saw 8K job losses in December 2025

    Preliminary numbers show the industry lost about 68,000 between Dec. 1, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2025. Additionally, the chemical and plastic and rubber product sectors lost the most jobs last month.

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    Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

    Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

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    Howmet Aerospace to buy hardware business for $1.8B, among other M&A to end 2025

    South Korea-based Samsung Biologics plans to acquire its first U.S. manufacturing site, and Deere is expanding its technology services with the purchase of equipment management provider Tenna.

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    5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are navigating through tariff uncertainty and evolving policy changes as the industry invests in domestic production, AI, automation and workforce development programs.

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    Ralph Lauren, CFDA launch 2 fashion manufacturing grant programs

    The initiatives aim to help manufacturers and designers modernize equipment, expand services and train workers in New York City’s Garment District and apparel-producing regions nationwide.

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    GM expects $7.1B EV-related charge in Q4 as it realigns North American strategy

    The automaker cited slowing electric vehicle demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its shift in its North America strategy to produce more internal combustion engine trucks and SUVs.