Regulation

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    Flagship CHIPS R&D facility opens in New York

    The Extreme Ultraviolet Accelerator, located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, is part of the state’s $1 billion investment to grow its semiconductor research and development presence.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    National Transportation Safety Board

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    Quality control at Boeing

    Boeing’s inadequate training and oversight led to doorplug blowout: NTSB

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s ineffective compliance enforcement also led to the 2024 Alaska Airlines incident, the National Transportation Safety Board said in the investigative report.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Trendline

    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US

    Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures whereas Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025
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    US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

    President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

    By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 14, 2025
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    Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO to head FAA

    Bryan Bedford told the Senate Commerce Committee last month that he will hold Boeing accountable “to deliver a high-quality product safely.”

    By • July 11, 2025
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    US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports

    President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs. 

    By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2025
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    US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

    President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 10, 2025
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    Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’

    The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs introduced by the president this year.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025
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    Recently passed California bill defangs its environmental code to spur chip production

    Lawmakers hope Senate Bill 131 can expedite the environmental review process and lower construction costs for manufacturers looking to invest in the state.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

    The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 10, 2025
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    US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

    The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025
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    Industry leaders rave about the tax cuts in Trump’s megabill

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, preserves the 21% corporate tax rate and creates new expensing opportunities for manufacturers looking to expand.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    Trump’s megabill is in the final stages of debate. What’s in it for manufacturers?

    The current iteration, which Republican lawmakers hope to pass by the Fourth of July, would restore previously expired tax provisions and ease financing for growing businesses.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Trump threatens up to 35% tariffs on Japan

    The president said he doesn't expect a U.S.-Japan deal before country-specific duties are reinstated next week.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 2, 2025
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    Opinion

    How manufacturers can turn tariffs into a strategic advantage for long-term success

    Tariffs, while disruptive, can force companies to pinpoint weaknesses in their operations, address them and strengthen their competitive advantage for the long-term, writes Daniel Wolf of PROS.

    By Daniel Wolf • July 1, 2025
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    Opinion

    Tariffs, regulations and talent: Manufacturing trends to watch in H2

    Manufacturers should prepare for regulatory changes at the state and federal level and continue developing a skilled data analysis and emerging technologies workforce, write two KPMG experts.

    By Claudia Saran and Amy Matsuo • June 30, 2025
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    Tracking PFAS legislation across the US

    Stay up to date on the status of pending legislation in 2025 as more states pass laws to restrict the use of PFAS in manufacturing processes and consumer products.

    By , • June 26, 2025
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    Texas approves law to allow electronics repair

    Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval of a consumer electronics right-to-repair law is a first for a Republican-led state. 

    By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2025
  • Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) and U.S. President Donald Trump (left) speak at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 16, 2025.
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    Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

    The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

    By Philip Neuffer • June 20, 2025
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    Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

    When it comes to reshoring garment production, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

    By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2025
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    HP responds quickly to tariff shock

    The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025
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    Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

    The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

    By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025
  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick arrives at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 04, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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    Commerce’s proposed budget takes an axe to MEP. Lawmakers say the program should be saved.

    Secretary Howard Lutnick said during a Senate hearing last week that he’s determined to “reexamine and retool” outdated federal manufacturing programs.

    By • June 11, 2025
  • United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a hearing before the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

    Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.

    By Philip Neuffer • June 5, 2025
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    Lutnick says Commerce Department ‘renegotiating’ CHIPS contracts

    The Commerce Department secretary said he's looking to revamp deals that were "overly generous" as the department seeks to cut its budget by 16.5%. 

    By • June 5, 2025