Abbott expects a ‘few hundred million’ in tariff costs in 2025

The medical device maker said it’s on track to expand two new manufacturing and R&D sites in Illinois and Texas by the end of the year.

By Elise Reuter • April 18, 2025

JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs

The U.K.-based heavy machinery manufacturer said the levies will impact its business in the short term.

By Sara Samora • April 17, 2025

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

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J&J expects tariff charge of $400M this year

CFO Joe Wolk told investors the charge was primarily in the healthcare giant’s medtech business.

By Ricky Zipp • April 17, 2025

‘Made in America’ is not enough

The U.S. needs to go beyond tariffs to modernize the country’s trade regulations and create a forward-looking strategy for global competitiveness, writes Crowell Global Advisors’ Monica Gorman. 

By Monica Gorman • April 17, 2025

10 manufacturing acquisitions to know from Q1

Manufacturers in semiconductors, food, medtech and chemicals landed major mergers and acquisitions to start the year.

By Kate Magill • April 16, 2025

Post to shutter 2 cereal plants, cut 300 jobs

The facilities in Ontario and Nevada are expected to close by the end of 2025.

By Christopher Doering • April 16, 2025

Intel to sell majority stake in Altera for $4.46B

The sale to private equity firm Silver Lake comes as the chipmaker looks to shore up its finances.

By Kate Magill • April 15, 2025

Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US

The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other artificial intelligence infrastructure in Arizona and Texas. 

By Kate Magill • April 14, 2025

Boeing sees delivery uptick in Q1

However, the Trump administration’s 25% steel and aluminum tariffs and China’s export controls of critical minerals could affect the aircraft manufacturing titan’s progress.

By Sara Samora • April 14, 2025

Food manufacturers leverage AI for innovation

Conagra and others are using artificial intelligence to sift through behavioral data to find emerging consumer trends, experts said during a recent virtual event.

By Sara Samora • April 11, 2025

Food manufacturers look to stay agile amid tariff uncertainty, experts say

Supply chain leaders from Del Monte Foods and McCormick & Co. said they are making supplier adjustments and contingency plans to weather the storm.

By Nathan Owens • April 10, 2025

CNH resumes North America tractor shipments after temporary pause

European imports remain stopped as of Wednesday, as tariff uncertainty continues. 

By Nathan Owens • Updated April 9, 2025

Trump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.

Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.

By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2025

American Battery reports production milestone, land sale

American Battery said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of producing battery-grade critical minerals. 

By Megan Quinn • April 7, 2025

How COVID-19 changed US manufacturing: 5 years later

After the chaos of the pandemic, manufacturers learned to lean into supplier relationships and supply chain resiliency to avoid future disruptions.

By Nathan Owens • April 7, 2025

China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2025

Boeing CEO says company making progress on safety changes

CEO Kelly Ortberg told senators the aircraft maker is bolstering employee training to improve production quality.

By Sara Samora • April 3, 2025

Graphic Packaging International to shutter Ohio plant

The closure of the Middletown coated recycled paperboard manufacturing facility comes months ahead of schedule, cutting 130 workers.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2025

Rising waters: How manufacturers should approach flood preparation

As climate change increases the threat of extreme weather, manufacturers must have the proper infrastructure and insurance policies to protect employees and facilities against the risk of flooding.

By Michelle No • Updated April 3, 2025

Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion: PMI

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025

Ski-Doo maker BRP expects $40M impact from tariffs

Bombardier Recreational Products has been pulling forward shipments into the U.S. since December, with the aim of avoiding some tariff impacts.

By Nathan Owens • March 31, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs lays off more than 1,200 workers as tariffs hit demand

A number of North American steel manufacturers are struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

By Kate Magill • March 28, 2025

McCormick weighs price hikes to tackle tariff impacts

The seasonings and condiments maker plans to adjust its prices and leverage cost savings to mitigate trade dispute impacts.

By Nathan Owens • March 27, 2025

Schneider Electric to invest $700M in US manufacturing

The company aims to expand and renovate facilities across eight sites as it sees skyrocketing data center demand.

By Kate Magill • March 27, 2025

Perdue Farms seeks to dismiss PFAS lawsuit again

The agribusiness is cooperating with the Maryland Department of Environment on a way to address possible source contamination at its soybean processing plant.

By Nathan Owens • March 26, 2025