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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.
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Nutella maker Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1B
The acquisition would give the Luxembourg-based company a presence in cereal, ice cream, protein bars, cookies and confections.
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Cascades to close Niagara Falls containerboard mill, affecting 123 employees
Aging infrastructure and high operating costs contributed to the decision to close, according to a Cascades spokesperson. This is the sixth major U.S. containerboard production facility closure in 2025 so far.
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Intel plans to lay off more than 500 Oregon workers
While the changes are happening at four locations, the cuts will largely affect software and hardware engineers, developers and managers at the company’s Jones Farm Campus.
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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.
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Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience
Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.
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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.
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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.
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OpinionTariffs or not, automation is still key to reshoring manufacturing
Tariffs may accelerate reshoring, but sustainable manufacturing success depends on the competitive advantage that automation delivers, writes HowToRobot co-CEO Søren Peters.
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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.
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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.
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What are the options for PFAS destruction in manufacturing?
Companies like Gradiant, Bioforcetech and VVater are developing new solutions to safely dispose of PFAS waste, though adoption in the industry remains slow.
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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.
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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.
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US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low
Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Jabil picks North Carolina for $500M AI facility
The investment is expected to create nearly 1,200 jobs in Rowan County and grow the state’s economy by billions of dollars.
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Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The North Carolina-based company plans to reduce its overall debt by $4.6 billion and continue operating as usual through the court proceedings.
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OpinionHow 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.
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US manufacturing is in ‘pretty bad shape.’ MIT hopes to change that.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Initiative for New Manufacturing is partnering with Siemens, GE Vernova and others to boost productivity through technology and innovation.
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OpinionTariffs, 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.
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International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites
The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. The announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.
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ColumnManufacturing is an innovative career. How can we convince the next generation of workers of this?
By better telling the story of American manufacturing, we can inspire more people to enter the industry.
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TrackerTracking 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.
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Continental’s automotive group creates semiconductor unit
The auto parts maker, recently branded as Aumovio, is teaming with GlobalFoundries to develop and manufacture chip components as demand for the technology ramps up.
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Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year
Prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise as they cannot be commercially grown in the U.S.
