GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing

The semiconductor manufacturer recently opened its 300mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and plans to increase the site’s capacity.

Deere details $500M tariffs impact

Despite historic levels of volatility, the tractor giant saw sales improve as the U.S. government doled out aid to struggling farmers.

Sanofi to pour more than $20B into US drug research and manufacturing

The French drugmaker joined several peers in promising new investments in U.S. drug production, but cautioned plans could change amid shifting Trump administration policies.

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

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.

China halts restrictions on US defense firms

The country suspended the import and export controls for 90 days amid ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.

Updated May 15, 2025

Steelmaker Nucor discloses cyberattack on IT network

The company halted production at various locations and took potentially affected systems offline.

Saudi Arabia is investing $600B in the US. What’s in it for manufacturing?

AI data center buildouts, energy infrastructure and passenger plane commitments were announced as part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the country.

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.

Roche to expand, open Indianapolis and North Carolina sites

The medical device maker is investing $550 million to expand the Indiana plant to produce continuous glucose monitoring devices. 

EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2026

Manufacturers will now have from April 2026 to October 2026 to report the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.

Updated May 14, 2025

Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1

Robust demand fueled revenue growth of 23% over last year, even as tariff talks pressured customer decision-making at large.

Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism

The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as alcohol consumption among younger demographics shows signs of recovery.

Celanese to sell off electronics business

The Micromax sale is part of the chemical manufacturer’s target to generate approximately $1 billion in divestitures over the next 2.5 years.

Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts

The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.

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. 

Merck Animal Health to open $895M Kansas factory

The De Soto, Kansas, project adds to Merck's billions of dollars in recent U.S. spending.

Panasonic to lay off 10K workers globally

The electronics maker will also shutter some business units and sites as part of the overhaul. 

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%.

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.

The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing

Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.

Gilead plans $11B in US drug production

The investment adds to the biotech’s $21 billion commitment for domestic manufacturing, research and development through 2030.

PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.

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.

Updated May 9, 2025

Onsemi, Lattice expect minimal direct tariff impacts

The chipmakers are bracing for trade-related headwinds, but say their supply chains are largely insulated from the Trump administration’s levies.