Qcells finalizes $1.5B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar plant

The plant began some production this spring, with plans to start full operations next year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 20, 2024

Novonix secures $755M DOE loan for Tennessee synthetic graphite facility

The company has signed battery material supply deals with Panasonic Energy, Stellantis and PowerCo from an existing facility in Chattanooga.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2024

StarPlus Energy finalizes $7.5B DOE loan for two battery plants in Indiana

The Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture will produce enough batteries to power 670,000 electric vehicles annually.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2024

Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 19, 2024

Sausage maker cited by OSHA 3 years in a row

Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024

EPA sets reporting rule for new uses of PFAS in manufacturing

The regulation limits possible exemptions for new forever chemicals and other toxic substances from full federal reviews.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 17, 2024

DOE closes $9.6B loan for Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture

The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., including two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024

Boeing resumes 737 Max production

The company has been slow to resume manufacturing post-strike as it works to address systemic quality issues.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2024

Biden unveils fresh China tariff hikes

The duties will target critical solar energy inputs, including wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products, beginning Jan. 1.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 11, 2024

The battle to replace PFAS in firefighting foam

PFAS-based firefighting foam faces increasing scrutiny for its health and environmental risks. Yet regulators are struggling to replace the material with suitable and safe alternatives.

By Sara Samora • Updated Dec. 11, 2024

Are you eating PFAS? The fight to better regulate forever chemicals in food manufacturing

From pizza boxes to burger wrappers, PFAS can seep from packaging and processing into your food. Advocates want greater FDA oversight to ensure that doesn't happen.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 10, 2024

Federal judge rejects Boeing, DOJ plea deal

The deal, which would have allowed the company to avoid criminal charges related to two fatal crashes, was blocked over DEI requirements.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 6, 2024

FTC cracks down on 3 clothing companies for false ‘Made in USA’ claims

The Federal Trade Commission is refunding $140,000 to consumers after the New England-based companies lied about where they manufactured their products. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 6, 2024

Tracking CHIPS and Science Act awards

The landmark law has boosted U.S. semiconductor production with $39 billion in federal funding for manufacturing projects. Track the status of each funding award made since the law’s passage in 2022.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024

Trump taps Peter Navarro as lead trade adviser

The former Trump administration official will return to the White House to advance the president-elect's trade and manufacturing agendas. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024

What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite

The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how companies can prepare.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 4, 2024

Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 3, 2024

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR

The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries. 

By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024

Trump’s tapped his top cabinet members. What’s next?

With the president-elect's nominees announced for agencies including Commerce, Labor and Energy, the candidates must now be confirmed by the Senate.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 26, 2024

BAE Systems, Rocket Labs’ CHIPS awards allocated

The finalized awards come as the Biden administration tries to quickly roll out CHIPS funding ahead of Trump’s term.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 26, 2024

Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA

If confirmed, the lawyer would oversee an agency that influences nearly every part of the food and agriculture industry, from trade policy to food safety.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins surgeon Makary is Trump’s pick to lead FDA

A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.

By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 26, 2024

Trump picks oil services CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department, alarming climate groups

Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy and a donor to Trump’s campaign, said in 2023 that there is no climate crisis or ongoing energy transition.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2024

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

GlobalFoundries fined $500K over export violations

The chipmaker is accused of violating export controls by shipping chip wafers to China-based SJ Semiconductor, as the U.S. keeps a tight grip on semiconductor exports to the country.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 25, 2024