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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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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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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 -
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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 Sara Samora • July 16, 2025 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing’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 Sara Samora • July 15, 2025 -
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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 Sara Samora • July 11, 2025 -
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US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 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 Nathan Owens • 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 Nathan Owens • July 7, 2025
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