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US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs
Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Heat pump adoption expected to grow despite federal shift
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerates a move toward affordability, ease of installation and retrofit readiness, according to one manufacturer.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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TrendlineThe changing state of safety in manufacturing
How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections.
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Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week
The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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DOL to provide $30M in training grants on AI, skilled trades
The federal funds aim to help address critical workforce shortages nationwide, including in manufacturing.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Trump nominates new BLS head after report says 11K manufacturing jobs lost in July
The job cuts align with reduced activity across sectors amid trade uncertainty, experts said. Semiconductors, automotive, machinery, beverage, tobacco and leather manufacturing collectively lost more than 2,000 jobs last month.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Semiconductor industry reacts to tariff plans; Trump targets Intel CEO
A U.S. trade group expressed support for the proposed 100% levy on imported chips during a rocky week for the industry.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Apple pledges additional $100B in manufacturing, incentivizing suppliers to US
A new manufacturing program has enabled the iPhone maker to form a silicon supply chain with semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung and GlobalFoundries.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports
Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports
The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.
By Max Garland • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $875M PFAS settlement with New Jersey
The state is expected to recover more than $3 billion from its lawsuits against other chemical manufacturers such as 3M and Solvay.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months
The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Trump threatens 250% tariffs on pharma imports
The president said he would first install a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical goods before ratcheting up the rate over the next year and a half.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing
Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials.
By April Reese • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause
The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration.
By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025 -
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US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says
Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.
By Kelly Stroh • July 31, 2025 -
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US unveils details for 50% copper tariff
The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.
By Philip Neuffer • July 30, 2025 -
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EPA seeks to reverse 2009 emissions framework
The proposed measure undermines greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles, critics say.
By David Taube • July 30, 2025 -
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US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal
Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 28, 2025 -
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What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs
Leaders from the American Forest & Paper Association, Can Manufacturers Institute and Plastics Industry Association offered perspectives on challenges and manufacturing opportunities in recycled and virgin materials markets.
By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2025 -
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‘Losing steam’: Economy stalls amid trade uncertainty
As tariff impacts hit, production output, hiring and inventory levels are flatlining, per Victoria Bloom, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers.
By Sara Samora • July 25, 2025 -
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Trump approves emissions exemptions for some chemical, taconite iron ore facilities
Dow, BASF, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are some of the companies that received two-year delays from complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollutants regulations.
By Sara Samora • July 23, 2025 -
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US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access
If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 24, 2025 -
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US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China
The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.
By Philip Neuffer • July 21, 2025 -
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FDA to revoke dozens of food product standards
The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2025
