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    Trump promises 50% tariffs on steel

    The president announced the tariff hike while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.  

    By May 30, 2025
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    Minnesota is set to impose new PFAS reporting requirements in January. Manufacturers say they need more time.

    Manufacturers and trade groups are urging the state to extend the forever chemicals reporting deadline, saying they need more time to sift through complex, multitiered supply chains.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Trendline

    Controlling rising manufacturing costs

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Motorola to acquire defense radio maker for $4.4B

    The deal with Silvus Technologies would expand the company’s portfolio to include mobile ad-hoc network devices used by the military for data transmission and communications.

    By May 30, 2025
  • Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the future of artificial intelligence and its effect on energy consumption and production at the Bipartisan Policy Center on Sept. 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Nvidia logs 69% Q1 revenue jump despite Trump export controls

    Despite a $4.5 billion loss due to the Trump administration's restrictions on AI chips to China, the company saw skyrocketing data center demand and continues to invest in U.S. production. 

    By May 29, 2025
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    Power enclosure maker AVL to establish its first US plant

    The Canada-based company is expanding to meet increased demand for data centers, which use the metal casings to protect their backup power units.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Cost cuts, production shifts: How medtech firms are managing tariffs

    Medtech manufacturers are leaning on discretionary cost cuts and sales staff reductions, making price hikes a last resort. 

    By Susan Kelly • May 28, 2025
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    Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool’ as tariffs drive uncertainty

    Conference speakers from Kearney, Specright and Streamliners Management Consulting urged companies to not act hastily in relocating their operations or cutting ties with their suppliers, saying the tariffs will eventually pass.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Trump backs Nippon-US Steel ‘planned partnership’

    The president claims the $14 billion agreement will be controlled by the United States and create 70,000 jobs. 

    By May 27, 2025
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    US tractor sales continue to fall amid trade concerns

    Despite tariffs and slow demand, industry experts are hopeful for a turnaround with spring planting season underway.

    By May 27, 2025
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    How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges

    Companies are turning to AI and other technologies to better compete against glove and mask suppliers in other countries.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction: Veolia report

    The environmental services company said its research aims to validate the technology for destroying forever chemicals.

    By Megan Quinn • May 22, 2025
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    Denka suspends production at Louisiana synthetic rubber facilities indefinitely

    The cost of keeping the LaPlace site emissions-compliant led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen for the Japan-based manufacturer.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Tariffs impacted earnings across manufacturing in Q1

    Deere, Ford and DuPont are among the manufacturers bracing for tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue as trade-related pressures affect the industry.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Opinion

    Cybersecurity risks manufacturers face during peak season — and how to fix them

    As companies quickly onboard new employees during seasonal demand hikes, they must be careful to not expose themselves to sudden security risks, writes Pathlock CEO Piyush Pandey.

    By Piyush Pandey • May 21, 2025
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    Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ data center business from AMD

    The $3 billion deal will expand Sanmina's stake in the domestic data center infrastructure market. 

    By May 20, 2025
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    3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination

    The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.

    By May 20, 2025
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    SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

    The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2025
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    Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

    Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.

    By May 19, 2025
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    Samsung to acquire cooling systems provider FläktGroup to meet data center demand

    The electronics giant is looking to spend 1.5 billion euros on the HVAC business as it struggles with chip sales.

    By May 19, 2025
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    Sponsored by ServiceNow

    How low-code app development is transforming manufacturing

    Unlock the future of manufacturing with low-code and AI. Discover how top manufacturers streamline processes, boost efficiency and drive value chain transformation.  

    May 19, 2025
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    Deere details $500M tariffs impact

    Despite historic levels of volatility, the tractor giant saw sales improve as the U.S. government doled out aid to struggling farmers.

    By May 16, 2025
  • Workers at Honda of Canada Manufacturing in Allison, Ontario pose with a 2025 dark blue Civic hybrid during its production start in June 2024.
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    Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

    The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

    By May 16, 2025
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    Sanofi to pour more than $20B into US drug research and manufacturing

    The French drugmaker joined several peers in promising new investments in U.S. drug production, but cautioned plans could change amid shifting Trump administration policies.

    By Kristin Jensen • May 16, 2025
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    GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing

    The semiconductor manufacturer recently opened its 300mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and plans to increase the site’s capacity.

    By May 16, 2025
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    Steelmaker Nucor discloses cyberattack on IT network

    The company halted production at various locations and took potentially affected systems offline.

    By David Jones • May 15, 2025