Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 1, 2025

5 questions about Trump’s tariff plans

The administration's first tariffs could take effect on Saturday. Here's what to know.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 31, 2025

Manufacturing industry outlook 2025: the year ahead in regulations, technology and labor

The Trump administration is set to bring big changes to the industry, which could affect chipmakers, food producers and others. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 31, 2025

Lutnick nomination to lead Commerce advances out of committee

The Trump nominee passed on a vote largely along party lines, and will soon go to the Senate for a full vote.

By Kate Magill • Updated Feb. 5, 2025

Boeing loses nearly $12B in 2024

The planemaker is still contending with the impacts of last year's workers' strike as it ramps production.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 29, 2025

Ericsson touts ‘broad-based production’ as tariff deterrent

The telecommunications company invested $50 million in its U.S. factory over the last two years as it navigates a shifting global trade landscape.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 29, 2025

Regulations to watch in 2025

Artificial intelligence, labor and chemical regulations at the state and federal level could impact manufacturing operations this year.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 28, 2025

Soap manufacturer fined $161K by OSHA

Zep Inc. was cited for a July 2024 nitrogen dioxide gas release that hospitalized 12 workers at its Pennsylvania facility.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2025

4 semiconductor manufacturing trends to watch in 2025

A new administration, persistent AI-driven demand and ongoing talent shortages will influence chip manufacturing this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump freezes IRA funding

The White House issued a memo the following day to clarify the funding pause, specifying that it pertains only to aspects of the law mentioned in Section 2 of the executive order.

By Kate Magill • Updated Jan. 23, 2025

Meat plant workers face increased health risks: USDA

The agency's research comes as meat producers push to increase factory line speeds, which critics say compounds the likelihood of injury.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025

4 companies offered nearly $250M CHIPS funding

In a race to dish out $39 billion in CHIPS funds, the White House issued money for semiconductor projects in Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Pennsylvania.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 17, 2025

FDA bans red dye No. 3 over link to cancer in rats

Food and beverage manufacturers must reformulate petroleum-based coloring products such as candy and cereal by January 2027.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2025

Macom awarded $70M in CHIPS funding

The money will be used to expand production of defense semiconductors in Massachussetts and North Carolina.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 15, 2025

EEOC releases guidance on wearables at work

The agency warns that wearable technology in the workplace, such as smartwatches, can violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2025

Maryland sues Gore-Tex maker over alleged PFAS contamination

The state claims the materials science manufacturer knowingly dumped toxic forever chemicals into state natural resources.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 13, 2025

Treasury finalizes guidance for IRA’s tech neutral, clean electricity tax credits

Industry stakeholders are praising the credits as "game-changing" to better incentivize solar and storage projects to use U.S.-made components.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 13, 2025

FDA issues final guidance on lead levels in baby food

The agency set levels as lead poison cases continue to pop up following a 2023 outbreak investigation into Wanabana applesauce pouches.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 10, 2025

EPA finalizes rule banning TCE, PCE chemicals

The ban's implementation date was delayed until March 21 amid new Trump administration regulatory reviews.

By Sara Samora • Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Arizona will host third CHIPS R&D flagship facility

The site in Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe will focus on semiconductor prototyping and packaging. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 8, 2025

Criminal prosecution possible for employee immigration violations, but enforcement is lax

During Trump's first term, no company was criminally prosecuted for employing workers not authorized to be in the U.S., a Syracuse University project shows.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 7, 2025

Boeing progresses on manufacturing improvement plan

Despite its new safety measures, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker wrote recently that the company needs a “fundamental cultural shift.”

By Sara Samora • Jan. 7, 2025

Archer Aviation completes Georgia air taxi factory

The company aims to manufacture two planes monthly by year's end but plans to ramp production up to 650 annually by 2030.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 2, 2025