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    Manufacturers’ biggest challenge in adopting AI is preparing their systems for it, expert says

    Companies that can adapt their physical environment and workflows are set to benefit the most from the technology.

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    Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

    The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

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    Manufacturing slump hit nonresidential construction spending in December

    Expenditures on highway and street projects, the third largest subcategory, also tumbled 0.4% month to month to close the year, according to the latest Census Bureau data. 

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    EPA delays greenhouse gas reporting as it moves to shut down program

    Covered entities for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program will not be required to submit 2025 emissions data until October. By then, the agency may have already repealed the requirement.

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    Intel has manufacturing capacity issues. They may take years to fix.

    The company redirected some of its chips production to meet surging server demand, but analysts say it's missing out on emerging AI-driven trends.

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    Chemical stakeholders raise concerns about TSCA review standards, timing

    Panelists at GlobalChem urged lawmakers to reform the risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act using the “gold science standard.” Meanwhile, the EPA works to reduce the chemical review backlog.

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    Tracking CHIPS and Science Act awards

    The Trump administration is renegotiating the law’s federal funding with each awardee and letter of intent recipient. The latest letter of intent recipients are USA Rare Earth, xLight, and Vulcan Elements.

    Updated March 3, 2026
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    Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

    U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.

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    MP Materials execs share next steps for $1.3B Texas rare earth magnet site

    The Dallas-Fort Worth area site is part of the company's $500 million agreement with the Defense Department, prompting lawmakers to question the deal during a senate hearing.

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    Labor Department provides $81M for training of formerly incarcerated

    The agency said the funding is aimed at helping people gain experience and secure employment in skilled trades and high-demand industries like manufacturing.

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    Automation in manufacturing will more than double by 2030: PwC

    A survey of hundreds of executives show they are most interested in adopting technology at the production/operations and product design/development levels.

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    Executives raise alarm on US chemical regulations’ impact on manufacturing

    Leadership from Chemours, Olin and Syensqo said overregulation could keep the U.S. from being competitive, sending investment overseas. 

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    DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations

    The agency proposed a return to the “economic reality test” adopted during the first Trump administration.

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    Manufacturing saw the most cyberattacks of any industry in 2025: IBM X-Force

    This was the fifth consecutive year in which the industry suffered the most attacks, due to its “critical role” in global supply chains and high-value data, the latest report by IBM X-Force said.

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    Whirlpool to lay off over 300 at Iowa plant as Machinists try to save jobs

    The appliance manufacturer also plans to implement a second wave of job cuts at the Amana facility in the second quarter and move production to its operations in Mexico.

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    CECO to buy Thermon Group in $2.2B deal

    The Texas-based companies aim to become a “global industrial leader” and provider of environmental and thermal equipment across manufacturing.

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    Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time

    The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston. The company also plans to expand production of its servers and provide worker training in the city.

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    Natural gas equipment bottleneck is easing, analysts say

    Manufacturers GE Vernova, Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries “have all announced significant capacity expansions since the start of last year,” said Wood Mackenzie’s vice chair of Americas, Ed Crooks.

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    Deere, CNH and Agco brace for low North American sales in 2026 outlooks

    As tariff costs fluctuate, companies plan to continue underproducing to realign with customer demand.

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    AbbVie to spend $380M on two 2 manufacturing facilities in Illinois

    The active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities are part of a broader $100 billion investment commitment to strengthen the company’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities. 

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    Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

    Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

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    Applied Materials expects 20% growth in semiconductor business in 2026

    Although Q1 2026 revenue was down 2% year over year, the company credited its “strong results” to AI-computing-driven demand.

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    EPA sued over rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding

    Several groups are fighting the rollback of the 2009 finding, which determined that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare. The finding provided a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

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    Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

    The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

    Updated Feb. 22, 2026
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    Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

    In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

    Updated Feb. 22, 2026