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    States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff

    A lawsuit from a cohort of over 20 states argues the president overstepped his authority by failing to meet a never-before-used statute's requirements.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2026
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    Manufacturers are making progress with AI, but barriers remain: Cisco

    A new report says network readiness, cybersecurity breaches, and a lack of collaboration between IT and OT hinder broad artificial intelligence adoption in manufacturing.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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.

    By • March 4, 2026
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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. 

    By Sebastian Obando • March 4, 2026
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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.

    By • March 3, 2026
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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.

    By • 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.

    By • March 2, 2026
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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.

    By • March 2, 2026
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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. 

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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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.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 24, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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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%.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026
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    Manufacturing industry had over 300 workplace deaths in 2024

    The majority of the fatalities were the result of contact incidents, which included encounters with falling or suspended objects, or being caught or compressed by running powered equipment, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

    By • Feb. 20, 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.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026
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    J&J to invest more than $1B in Pennsylvania plant

    The cell therapy plant will support more than 500 biomanufacturing jobs in Montgomery County.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility will provide “significant efficiency gains" as the pork producer looks to reduce costs and simplify its supply chain.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials to increase uranium conversion production

    The expansion contributes to a “nuclear renaissance” as AI, data centers and electrification drive a power surge demand.

    By • Updated Feb. 17, 2026
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    The forces rewiring modern manufacturing

    How manufacturing CIOs should harness four key forces to keep factories connected and running.

    By Tata Communications • Feb. 17, 2026