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    Steel producers tease Q1 earnings surge, citing higher prices

    Nucor Corp. and Steel Dynamics are projecting a $1-per-share surge from the previous quarter as tariffs on imported steel bolster domestic production and demand.

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    Google to provide $10M for Manufacturing Institute AI training programs

    The money will be used to develop two artificial intelligence courses and expand apprenticeships, Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee said.

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    Congress has months to get on the same page about TSCA, experts say

    The U.S. House and Senate have until Sept. 30 to pass legislation that would change how chemicals would be regulated. Manufacturers can speak with their clients and trade groups about the proposed changes.

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    CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

    The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.

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    OSHA proposes removing 2036 deadline in Walking-Working Surfaces standard

    The proposed rule would give employers in industries such as manufacturing, waste and warehousing more time to equip all fixed ladders with a personal fall arrest or safety system.

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    Dow names former packaging leader as CEO

    COO Karen Carter will assume the top spot this summer. Her more than 30 years of experience at Dow includes a stint leading the packaging and specialty plastics business unit.

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    How manufacturers are testing physical AI before making big investments

    Growing interest in automation has created a need for testing centers to let manufacturers see if the technology will work for them. Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services and Microsoft are among them.

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    Texas A&M breaks ground on $226M semiconductor R&D facility

    The school’s upcoming Semiconductor Institute building is part of the Texas CHIPS Act enacted in 2023 to attract investment to the state and help organizations, colleges and universities develop semiconductor programs.

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    Trump slashes EPA budget but requests more for environmental permitting reform

    The administration’s proposed FY 2027 budget seeks an additional $14M to “cut through the red tape hampering critical infrastructure projects” by streamlining the permitting process.

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    Agile Robots to tap into new sectors with latest acquisition

    Founder and CEO Zhaopeng Chen said the deal allows the startup to expand its market reach into North America and enhances its overall physical AI strategy.

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    Deere agrees to pay $99M in ‘right to repair’ settlement

    The tractor giant said it will make its repair software widely available to equipment owners, lessors and independent repair providers. A separate lawsuit brought by the FTC is ongoing.

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    EPA finalizes submission date on proposed PFAS reporting rule

    The agency moved the date from April 13 to Jan. 31, 2027, but did not provide a deadline or guidance on requirements or exemptions. 

    Updated April 9, 2026
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    Over 1,300 Winchester workers strike at Olin factory in Missouri

    The IAM union said “very little production” is taking place at the Winchester ammunition plant, which produces small arms cartridges, such as the 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 Caliber, for the U.S. military.

    Updated April 10, 2026
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    Virginia governor signs 4 laws establishing manufacturing grant programs

    The new legislation will support upcoming facilities valued at approximately $7.1 billion by Avio USA, Hitachi Energy, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca.

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    How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

    Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

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    Trump again proposes eliminating Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    The FY27 proposal is Trump’s latest effort to target the MEP, which supports state programs. Lawmakers and industry groups say it provides vital support for American manufacturing.

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    Lawmakers push to restrict chipmaking equipment exports to China

    The MATCH Act addresses loopholes that allow countries to obtain restricted technology through front companies, subsidiaries and allied countries.

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    Tracking PFAS legislation across the US

    The Virginia governor signed a bill to ban the use of PFAS-laced aqueous film-forming foam at a major airport.

    Updated April 8, 2026
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    US’ largest shipbuilder teams with GrayMatter Robotics on physical AI

    The partnership builds on HII’s automation strategy following a welding-focused deal with Path Robotics in February.

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    Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds

    Only a small percentage of companies that might be entitled to refunds have sued, while others have filed administrative claims or taken no action yet. “No one really knows for certain what they should be doing,” said one attorney.

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    Manufacturers test AI-translation tech to improve worker communications

    Companies like Volvo and Mars are also using digital-first platforms to enhance document translations for improved safety and regulatory compliance.

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    Trump’s $1.5T DOD budget proposal calls for more munitions production

    The Defense Department’s fiscal year 2027 allocation also aims to ramp up manufacturing of domestic critical minerals, shipbuilding and the F-47 fighter jet.

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    The price of progress: How manufacturers are weighing AI’s energy demands

    AI and robotics can help save energy by optimizing inefficient systems, but they may also come with larger costs at scale.

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    Frontline leaders are crucial for adopting AI: PwC and the Manufacturing Institute

    A new survey found that that successful artificial intelligence adoption in manufacturing can hinge on the attitudes and readiness of frontline manufacturing leaders.

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    Manufacturing employment bounces back in March, adding 15K jobs

    The transportation equipment and fabricated metal products sectors gained the most jobs last month, while the chemical sector lost the most.