Regulation

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    US seeks to limit China, Russia’s roles in connected vehicle supply chains

    The first bans on covered software would hit automakers beginning in model year 2027.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    CHIPS Act credits should be expanded to include chip design: SIA report

    The U.S. needs to prioritize specialty chip development to compete against global players such as China and India, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing

    The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. 

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration

    The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn

    The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2025

    Manufacturers will now have from July 2025 to January 2026 to submit information about the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

    The administration is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Biden finalizes China tariff hikes

    The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    WHO targets pollution at antibotic manufacturing sites

    The agency offered guidance for the first time on how manufacturers can manage site wastewater, part of an effort to lessen the risk of antimicrobial resistance.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?

    While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

    In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers

    Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Newell accelerates production shift out of China

    The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller

    The sole U.S. maker of the herbicide is pulling the product after an EPA ban went into effect earlier this month.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Massachusetts passes law banning PFAS in firefighter gear

    The legislation will also require sellers and manufacturers to notify buyers if the gear is made with the forever chemicals beginning Jan. 1.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Opinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security

    The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin. 

    By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

    The ruling came just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.

    By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Inflation Reduction Act: 2 years later

    Since the law was passed in August 2022, companies have announced 334 related projects worth at least $126 billion. 

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Texas Instruments scores $1.6B in CHIPS funding

    The chipmaker is also slated to receive up to $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits for its upcoming Utah and Texas factories.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    EPA unveils labels for green construction materials

    The program will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative to boost lower-carbon building products.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Boeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings

    The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Qcells scores $1.4B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar factory

    The money will help build one of the country’s largest ingot and wafer plant, expected to begin production later this year. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    SK Hynix nabs $450M in CHIPS funds

    The money will go towards a packaging plant and R&D facility in Indiana. 

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Bell Textron ordered to face claim it allowed racist taunting

    A lawsuit alleges the manufacturer fired a worker who reported the abuse forced him to alter his route to work.

    By Ginger Christ • Aug. 5, 2024
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    USTR to reveal tariff hike decision ‘in coming days’

    The federal agency did not meet a previous deadline set for the end of August.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Sept. 3, 2024