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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 Sara Samora • May 30, 2025 -
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 Sara Samora • May 30, 2025 -
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tunart via Getty ImagesTrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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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 Nathan Owens • May 30, 2025 -
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 Kate Magill • May 29, 2025 -
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 Nathan Owens • May 29, 2025 -
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 -
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 Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025 -
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 Kate Magill • May 27, 2025 -
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 Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025 -
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 Nathan Owens • May 22, 2025 -
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 -
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 Sara Samora • May 21, 2025 -
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 Kate Magill • May 21, 2025 -
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 -
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 Kate Magill • May 20, 2025 -
3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination
The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.
By Sara Samora • May 20, 2025 -
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 -
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 Kate Magill • May 19, 2025 -
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 Nathan Owens • 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 Nathan Owens • May 16, 2025 -
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 Eric Walz • May 16, 2025 -
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 -
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 Sara Samora • May 16, 2025 -
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