Regulation: Page 2

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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 30, 2025
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    Boeing, DOJ reach $1.1B deal to drop plane crash criminal charges

    The new deal with the Department of Justice could keep the aircraft maker from a jury trial over two fatal 737 Max aircraft crashes that killed 346 people.

    By • May 28, 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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    Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool’ as tariffs drive uncertainty

    Conference speakers from Kearney, Specright and Streamliners Management Consulting urged companies to not act hastily in relocating their operations or cutting ties with their suppliers, saying the tariffs will eventually pass.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Trump backs Nippon-US Steel ‘planned partnership’

    The president claims the $14 billion agreement will be controlled by the United States and create 70,000 jobs. 

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

    The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

    By Chris Casey • May 27, 2025
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    Incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction: Veolia report

    The environmental services company said its research aims to validate the technology for destroying forever chemicals.

    By Megan Quinn • May 22, 2025
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    Denka suspends production at Louisiana synthetic rubber facilities indefinitely

    The cost of keeping the LaPlace site emissions-compliant led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen for the Japan-based manufacturer.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination

    The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    House Republican budget proposal slashes IRA tax credits, boosts R&D expensing

    The proposal from the Ways and Means Committee would expedite the phaseout of the 45X clean energy production credit.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

    The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal.

    By April Reese • May 15, 2025
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    Manufacturers prepare for Maine’s sweeping PFAS restrictions

    Companies are pushing to replace inputs or change product labeling as they work to comply with the state’s landmark law. 

    By Elizabeth Gribkoff • May 13, 2025
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    Small Business Administration boosts manufacturing funding efforts

    The agency will provide up to $1.1 million to three applicants to deliver training and assistance to small manufacturers. An effort to unlock more financing for businesses is also in the works.

    By • May 12, 2025
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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025
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    Senate Dems push for small business tariff exemption

    Under a bill introduced this week, duties imposed when President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on April 2 would not apply to goods imported or used by small companies.

    By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2025
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    US semiconductor import probe looms over medtech industry

    Medical device manufacturers could face increased costs if the Commerce Department's Section 232 probe leads to tariffs on chips.

    By Susan Kelly • May 8, 2025
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    US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal

    Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025
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    RTX, GE Aerospace brace for potential multi-million tariff impacts

    The aerospace component manufacturers are each preparing to take various mitigation actions, such as streamlining operations to soften the levies’ blow.

    By • May 7, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary (L), National Institutes of Health Director Jayanta Bhattacharya (2nd-L), Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (2nd-R) and Domestic Policy Council Director Vince Haley (R), signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on May 05, 2025 in Washington, DC
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    Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

    Yet regulatory relief for U.S. expansion could be accompanied by new tariffs and drug pricing rules.

    By Jonathan Gardner • May 6, 2025
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    ‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI

    Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management. 

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Opinion

    Are tariffs the new COVID-19 for manufacturers?

    The Trump administration’s tariff policies are forcing companies to better leverage AI tools to stay agile and quickly adapt to new challenges, writes industry analyst Jan Burian.

    By Jan Burian • May 1, 2025
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    TSCA 10-year review offers chance for industry-sought reform

    Chemical makers hope next year’s review pushes chemical reviews to be faster and more transparent. 

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars

    The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

    By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025
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    The Trump administration restored Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding. Will it stick?

    MEP program funding is guaranteed for affected centers through the next six months. Lawmakers are looking for a more permanent solution.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    What does the US import from China?

    Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

    By Edwin Lopez • April 29, 2025
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    Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B

    A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025