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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
The National Association of Manufacturers and other groups expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024 -
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TrackerTracking the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on US manufacturing
The landmark legislation has sparked a new wave of clean energy manufacturing. This database tracks major IRA-linked investments for projects in electric vehicles, solar and more on a monthly basis.
By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • May 16, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe changing state of safety in manufacturing
How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections.
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Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report
Following allegations from human rights group Public Eye, the fast fashion giant said it invests tens of millions of dollars into strengthening its supply chain governance and compliance.
By Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors
The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.
By Kate Magill • May 14, 2024 -
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Polar Semiconductor granted $120M in CHIPS funding
The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
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Integra still addressing problems at Boston plant
A third-party audit identified more issues, forcing the medical equipment maker to keep its Surgimend and Primatrix products off the market.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 13, 2024 -
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Commerce Department opens $285M in CHIPS funding for digital twin institute
The emerging technology can help improve capacity planning, production optimization and facility upgrades.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 10, 2024 -
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DOE seeks public input on scaling energy storage manufacturing challenges
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information focused on energy storage design challenges and how they limit manufacturing scalability.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2024 -
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How the FTC’s noncompete ban could impact manufacturing operations and innovation
Companies should start preparing now for how to better protect trade secrets, from the factory floor to R&D.
By Kate Magill • May 8, 2024 -
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Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules
The tax credits are part of the Inflation Reduction Act intended to spur the adoption of electric vehicles while bolstering domestic battery manufacturing.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024 -
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California poultry processors will pay over $5M for overtime, child labor allegations
The U.S. Department of Labor called it “one of the largest wage violation settlements ever reached" for domestic poultry workers.
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$6B in Inflation Reduction Act tax credits open this month
The Treasury Department is opening a second round of funding for 48C tax credits aimed at clean manufacturing.
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Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order
The home retailer marketed products like mattress pads as U.S. made, when the products were actually manufactured abroad.
By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2024 -
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Manufacturing demand dips in April as companies remain cautious: PMI
While hiring is beginning to uptick, manufacturers remain uncertain about the fate of interest rates and its impact on business.
By Kate Magill • May 1, 2024 -
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Overtime rule adds compliance wrinkles, attorneys say
The new rule would create two separate increases to employees' minimum annual salary threshold in a year, leaving employers to assess how best to comply.
By Ryan Golden • April 26, 2024 -
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Micron lands $6.1B in CHIPS funding
The chipmaker will use the money to help build semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 25, 2024 -
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FTC to ban noncompete agreements
The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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DOL expanding overtime pay eligibility to millions of US workers
The department will raise a current threshold of $35,568 that triggers an exemption from extra pay provisions.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Congress introduces ‘non-essential’ PFAS ban bill
The legislation would give manufacturers 10 years to phase out the use of forever chemicals in production.
By Sara Samora • April 24, 2024 -
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Siemens, Eaton, Cummins among companies to receive 48C clean energy tax credits
Clean energy manufacturers received $1.9 billion so far under the Inflation Reduction Act-funded tax credit.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 23, 2024 -
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// Quality control at BoeingBoeing’s production woes: how it got here
The aircraft maker will face investors at its Q1 earnings call tomorrow amid immense public scrutiny of its manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • April 23, 2024 -
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Biden’s proposed tariffs on China steel, aluminum fall short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute is pushing the president to do more than triple the average 7.5% tariff rate under section 301.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
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White House CHIPS funds boost microelectronics innovation
The $54 million is for small business R&D work in the sector as part of a strategy to boost semiconductor-related fields.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 22, 2024 -
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EPA designates PFOS, PFOA as hazardous substances
The agency intends to pursue companies that significantly contributed to the release of forever chemicals into the environment.
By Megan Quinn • April 19, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingWhistleblowers say Boeing’s lack of safety could cost more lives
Current and former engineers say Boeing cuts corners and threatens those that speak out, endangering passengers.
By Sara Samora • April 18, 2024
