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Intel layoffs exceed 5,000 across US
The chipmaker more than doubled its anticipated job cuts in California, adding to its overall downsizing across four states.
Updated July 16, 2025 -
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Flagship CHIPS R&D facility opens in New York
The Extreme Ultraviolet Accelerator, located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, is part of the state’s $1 billion investment to grow its semiconductor research and development presence.
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Rolls-Royce invests $75M in South Carolina engine plant
The 60,000-square-foot expansion will boost production of machinery used to power data centers and other industrial facilities.
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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.
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing’s inadequate training and oversight led to doorplug blowout: NTSB
The Federal Aviation Administration’s ineffective compliance enforcement also led to the 2024 Alaska Airlines incident, the National Transportation Safety Board said in the investigative report.
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Long-standing tractor makers Agco and TAFE settle their disputes
The companies have settled their ownership issues surrounding the Massey Ferguson brand, as well as terminated their commercial agreements and ongoing legal proceedings.
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EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US
Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures whereas Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.
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OpinionThe US is already a manufacturing powerhouse, but shadow factories can make it the global leader
Shadow factories can offer manufacturers a way to decrease downtime and aid others in onshoring production lines, writes Augury CEO Saar Yoskovitz.
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US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
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Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO to head FAA
Bryan Bedford told the Senate Commerce Committee last month that he will hold Boeing accountable “to deliver a high-quality product safely.”
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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
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Toyota subsidiary closes deal to acquire Radius Recycling for $907M
The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers.
Updated July 11, 2025 -
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Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant
The move was an internal decision and ‘not a specific reaction to policy changes,’ a spokesperson said.
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing’s commercial deliveries continue to improve in Q2
While the plane manufacturer has a strong backlog, the company is keeping its focus on improving safety and quality to ramp up production.
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US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1
President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.
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Nutella maker Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1B
The acquisition would give the Luxembourg-based company a presence in cereal, ice cream, protein bars, cookies and confections.
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Cascades to close Niagara Falls containerboard mill, affecting 123 employees
Aging infrastructure and high operating costs contributed to the decision to close, according to a Cascades spokesperson. This is the sixth major U.S. containerboard production facility closure in 2025 so far.
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Intel plans to lay off more than 500 Oregon workers
While the changes are happening at four locations, the cuts will largely affect software and hardware engineers, developers and managers at the company’s Jones Farm Campus.
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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.
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Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience
Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.
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Recently passed California bill defangs its environmental code to spur chip production
Lawmakers hope Senate Bill 131 can expedite the environmental review process and lower construction costs for manufacturers looking to invest in the state.
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president.
Updated July 10, 2025 -
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OpinionTariffs or not, automation is still key to reshoring manufacturing
Tariffs may accelerate reshoring, but sustainable manufacturing success depends on the competitive advantage that automation delivers, writes HowToRobot co-CEO Søren Peters.
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Industry leaders rave about the tax cuts in Trump’s megabill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, preserves the 21% corporate tax rate and creates new expensing opportunities for manufacturers looking to expand.
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates.
