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Samsung Biologics, Amgen and Biocon invest in US pharma sites
International drugmakers are securing domestic deals and investments as tariff pressures complicate trade and raise the cost of goods.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Hitachi Rail, GKN Aerospace and other foreign firms move forward with US investments
Additionally, South Korea-based JS Link and Sweden-based Lamiflex Group are building factories in Georgia and Indiana, respectively.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.
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Will big investment promises bring back US manufacturing?
The Trump administration is boasting of huge investments by Apple, TSMC and other big companies as “revitalizing” the U.S. manufacturing industry. But factors such as tariffs may get in the way.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Amazon BusinessRedefining procurement skills to transform manufacturing performance
Future-ready procurement blends digital, sustainability and collaboration skills.
Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
The court intends to strike down the duties by mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review of the ruling.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand
The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics
The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Apple pledges additional $100B in manufacturing, incentivizing suppliers to US
A new manufacturing program has enabled the iPhone maker to form a silicon supply chain with semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung and GlobalFoundries.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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‘We’re going to have to live with tariffs’: PMI
A seemingly cemented plan for country-specific tariffs could lead to a more stable and predictable industry in the year ahead, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Still, manufacturers may begin to pass on higher costs to their customers to mitigate the impact.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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US unveils details for 50% copper tariff
The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.
By Philip Neuffer • July 30, 2025 -
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Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal
Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.
By Larry Avila • July 29, 2025 -
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GM, Redwood Materials sign deal to deploy energy-storage batteries
The deal will accelerate the setup of building stationary energy storage systems using both new modules and second-life batteries from General Motors’ electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • July 25, 2025 -
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US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China
The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.
By Philip Neuffer • July 21, 2025 -
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Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal
The two companies will build a series of manufacturing lines specifically designed for the electronics giant’s products at MP’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025 -
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Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’
The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs introduced by the president this year.
By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025 -
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Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year
Prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise as they cannot be commercially grown in the U.S.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 27, 2025 -
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Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs
Executives from the two automakers suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.
By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025 -
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Deep DiveNintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.
The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.
By Philip Neuffer • June 20, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Amazon BusinessHow digital procurement powers manufacturing success
Why smarter procurement is becoming a hidden driver of manufacturing efficiency.
June 16, 2025 -
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HP responds quickly to tariff shock
The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025 -
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Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI
While production rose slightly in May, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward earlier this year ahead of tariffs.
By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025 -
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Cost cuts, production shifts: How medtech firms are managing tariffs
Medtech manufacturers are leaning on discretionary cost cuts and sales staff reductions, making price hikes a last resort.
By Susan Kelly • May 28, 2025 -
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May 27, 2025 -
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SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs
The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2025
