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Canada targets US steel and aluminum as part of retaliatory tariffs
The move will take effect Sept. 8 and cover more than 300 metals products and derivatives, including flat-rolled steel and aluminum bars.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG
In an audit, the NIST Office of Inspector General questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income, saying the MEP failed to comply with program terms and conditions.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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TrendlineNavigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends
Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for packaging, chemicals, labor and more.
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Phase 2 of CMMC is delayed. That doesn’t mean compliance is.
While the Defense Department’s pause gives some contractors relief, experts say they should take the time to continue implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements in their operations.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Q&ASandboxAQ’s goal to find PFAS-free alternatives for the semiconductor industry
The Silicon Valley startup developed an advanced computational method to also help find alternatives for rare-earth-free magnets, catalysts and batteries in the sector, said Stefan Leichenauer, VP of engineering.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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Raytheon gets $23B Navy contract to boost Tomahawk missile production
Additionally, the weapons maker’s parent company, RTX, and Boeing signed agreements to accelerate component manufacturing for SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 18, 2026 -
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Trump inks MOU allowing US Navy ships to be built overseas
The memorandum of understanding will allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels in their home shipyards overseas.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 17, 2026 -
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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components
The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2026 -
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Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water
The company, which operates a large water treatment plant, wants to recover capital and operating costs for a granular activated carbon treatment process completed in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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US Commerce Department should revamp chips investment strategy: GAO
DOC’s semiconductor and microelectronics programs have “stalled,” and the agency needs a new plan to meet statutory requirements, the U.S. Government Accountability Office found.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 12, 2026 -
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Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals
Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 10, 2026 -
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Manufacturing jobs continue upwards, adding 5,000 jobs in July
The transportation equipment sector gained the most workers at nearly 12,000. Meanwhile, the food industry lost over 6,000 employees.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 7, 2026 -
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Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports for chips, solar power
A national security threat from imports has eroded U.S. production capacity for materials used in semiconductor and solar manufacturing, the president claimed. The levy, along with an import price floor, will go into effect Dec. 4.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 7, 2026 -
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MP Materials launches rare-earth magnet initiative
Project Swarm will allow any domestic or allied manufacturer up to 2 million drones of magnet capacity a year, Chairman and CEO James Litinsky said.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 5, 2026 -
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PDW, DOD sign $820M conditional loan boosting drone part production
The Alabama-based component maker will use the funds to grow its manufacturing capabilities, footprint and workforce, CEO James Slider said.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 4, 2026 -
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25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs
The suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 4, 2026 -
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US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM
Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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US Army awards prototype contracts to Ford, GM, BC Customs
The automakers are competing for a contract to produce over 600 Heavy Infantry Squad Vehicles for the military agency. The agreement also aligns with Ford and General Motors’ goal to grow in the defense sector.
By Sara Samora • July 29, 2026 -
L3Harris inks deals with DOD, Lockheed Martin to expand component production
The two seven-year contracts will ramp up production of the PAC-3 missiles and THAAD interceptors. The agreements come as U.S. forces face missile and drone systems shortages amid the Iran war.
By Sara Samora • July 28, 2026 -
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NIST pledges $46.5M for new Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers
The funding opportunity would go to 14 MEP centers around the United States to boost manufacturers' use of robotics, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
By Jeff Kinney • July 28, 2026 -
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How manufacturers can recruit and retain workers with disabilities
The manufacturing industry has an opportunity to set an example for other industries by tapping into a non-traditional talent pool and using skills-based hiring.
By Sara Samora • July 27, 2026 -
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US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends
Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.
By Phil Neuffer • July 24, 2026 -
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Trump restricts supply chain waivers for US defense industrial base
The president accused defense contractors of not prioritizing domestic military equipment production, adding that critical minerals and components must also be sourced from allied nations.
By Sara Samora • July 22, 2026 -
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JetZero inks EXIM $3B request for North Carolina plant funding
The letter of interest is under export credit agency’s Make More in America Initiative, a program that helps manufacturers secure capital for their facilities, equipment and infrastructure in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 21, 2026 -
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US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports
The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated July 21, 2026
