Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2025

Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

Victor Taylor will lead operational changes across all three of Nissan's U.S. plants while leading the automaker’s supply chain and production engineering.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 16, 2025

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Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities

Beverage maker Swire Coca-Cola and tractor firm Bad Boy Mowers are also investing in manufacturing facilities to expand domestic production.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 15, 2025

LS Cable & System to invest additional $689M in Virginia

The South Korea-based company is building a manufacturing complex to be operated through three of its subsidiaries in Chesapeake. 

By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2025

Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK EV battery joint venture

The planned $11.4 billion investment by the two companies included building three manufacturing plants in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter point, forecasts one cut in 2026

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 10, 2025

Lilly to build $6B weight-loss drug factory in Alabama

This is the third of four planned U.S. manufacturing sites the pharmaceutical giant has unveiled this year, set to bring 450 factory jobs to the Huntsville area.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2025

Deere targets big sales goals as Trump pushes for lower equipment prices

The tractor maker’s Smart Industrial strategy is positioned to help fuel growth and shareholder value over the next five years.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 10, 2025

Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing

Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2025

Robots, virtualization and grid risks are top of mind for executives

As data centers and robotics come online, the electrical grid is becoming a growing risk for the tech industry, experts said at IFS’ Industrial X Unleashed event in New York City.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2025

Minnesota updates, adopts PFAS reporting rule

The state’s pollution control agency has modified the regulation in response to an administrative law judge’s critiques. The MPCA has also soft-launched a reporting system that will open to all manufacturers in January 2026.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2025

US Steel restarts Granite City Works production

The company has begun producing steel at its Illinois facility after idling Blast Furnace B for more than two years.

By Nathan Owens • Updated March 31, 2026

Boeing completes $8.3B Spirit AeroSystems acquisition

Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia have also completed acquisitions of the fuselage maker’s assets, which supply components to both aircraft manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Updated Dec. 9, 2025

Apple expands manufacturing training program with online courses

The iPhone maker’s Apple Manufacturing Program was previously only available in person in Detroit. The initiative is part of the manufacturer’s $600 billion commitment to boost the advanced manufacturing sector in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2025

Sharpie maker Newell Brands among recent holiday layoffs

Meanwhile, Algoma Steel is shutting down its blast furnace and coke-making operations in the coming months and apparel manufacturer Renfro Brands is closing its Fort Payne, Alabama, factory.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 5, 2025

FTC finalizes Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

The Federal Trade Commission ordered the aircraft manufacturer to divest some of the fuselage suppliers’ overseas assets and provide services and aerospace components to its defense competitors.

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 18, 2026

Post-bankruptcy, Wolfspeed receives nearly $700M tax refund from CHIPS Act

The money strengthens the chipmaker’s balance sheet post-bankruptcy and accelerates the production ramp of its 200-millimeter wafers.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 4, 2025

AI design helping automakers match China’s speed-to-market

Neural Concept is growing its client base by promising production speed, efficiency and razor’s-edge technology.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 4, 2025

How child care opens more opportunities for manufacturers

Companies can see a return on investment, such as fewer absences and increased productivity, when they utilize 45F tax incentives to provide child care and benefits.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 3, 2025

House lawmakers pass bill to double SBA loan limits for manufacturers

The legislation would increase the agency’s cap to $10 million for company operations located entirely in the United States.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 3, 2025

XLight, Commerce Department finalize $150M CHIPS Act award

The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to build and demonstrate a free-electron laser, which could be essential for manufacturing new, high-performing semiconductor devices.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2026

US removes UK pharma tariffs

The proposed exemption, part of a framework deal between the two countries, also covers pharmaceutical ingredients and medical technology.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2025

Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said ISM.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 1, 2025

Tariff turbulence ahead? Here’s how to keep your supply chain on track

Mitigate tariff risks with 5 proven strategies for a resilient supply chain. Learn how Arena can help.

Dec. 1, 2025

Deere’s challenging 2025 ends on a high note

Although tractor and construction equipment sales surged in Q4, the company still anticipates tariffs and a sluggish farm economy to impact next year.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 26, 2025