How chemical manufacturers can train AI models

Companies can use AI to summarize lengthy regulations, such as TSCA, but need to continually verify data accuracy, panelists said at last week’s GlobalChem conference.

By Sara Samora • April 21, 2025

Productive by design, secure by default: Industrial access for federal standards

Frictionless access meets audit-ready compliance for teams managing IT and OT environments.

By Chip Hughes, Chief Products Officer • April 21, 2025

Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of industry decline. Will they succeed?

While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025

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

‘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

Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain minimum domestic production and investment levels. 

By Philip Neuffer • April 17, 2025

Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals

Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.

By Edwin Lopez • April 16, 2025

Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

A federal judge’s decision, which stated agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

By Kate Magill • April 16, 2025

US to investigate semiconductor imports

The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

By Philip Neuffer • April 15, 2025

US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

The Commerce Department has begun a so-called Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their raw materials.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2025

Top 3 challenges for manufacturing in 2025: Skills gap, turnover and AI integration

Uncover the key challenges and innovative solutions shaping the future of manufacturing.

April 14, 2025

How the manufacturing sector can combat inflation and tariffs

With talk of tariffs and inflation in the headlines, see how an accounting method change could potentially benefit manufacturers.

By Ahmad Al-Taher & Bronwyn Lawrence • April 14, 2025

China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

Once the increase takes effect Saturday, the country signaled that it won't retaliate further if the U.S. hikes duties again.

By Max Garland • Updated April 11, 2025

PTFE, other chemicals spared from Trump’s tariffs

The exemption list also includes certain critical minerals, semiconductor components and energy products.

By Sara Samora • April 10, 2025

EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 10, 2025

Trump cuts funding for 10 Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs

The decision could be the first step in an effort to end federal contracts for partnerships with 40 other states and Puerto Rico.

By Nathan Owens • April 9, 2025

China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2025

Trump says ‘major’ tariffs coming on pharmaceuticals

The president didn’t offer details on the timing or scope of the new levies, which will hit a sector previously exempt from the administration’s tariff policies. 

By Kristin Jensen • April 9, 2025

New Mexico governor signs 2 laws banning PFAS

The newly signed laws ban PFAS in most products and designate PFAS-containing firefighting foam as a hazardous waste, a move to more tightly regulate PFAS cleanups in the state.

By Megan Quinn • April 9, 2025

Trump orders review of Nippon-US Steel deal

The 45-day review renews the possibility that the Japan-based firm could acquire the American steelmaker.

By Kate Magill • April 8, 2025

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

The president said China, which vowed to fight the action, has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.

By Max Garland • Updated April 8, 2025

What’s influencing Trump’s trade strategies?

Findings from a trade review completed last week hint at the future direction of the president's policies.

By Philip Neuffer • April 7, 2025