Procurement

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    Unusual Machines, 6K Energy, CRG Defense, SES AI take steps to be NDAA compliant

    The drone and battery cell makers are aligning their operations with the Department of Defense’s prohibition on purchasing batteries for weapons and support systems made with materials sourced from foreign entities of concern.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

    The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Data intelligence drives total cost of ownership in Industry 4.0

    Companies need to get comfortable with uncertainty and implement real-time software to help manage it.

    By Philip Carpenito, Industry Advisor & Former Chief Procurement Officer at L3Harris Commercial Aviation • May 4, 2026
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    Senators introduce bill to enforce Buy America compliance

    The legislation follows an Office of Inspector General audit that found the FAA failed to include required Buy American-related clauses in contracts funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    Lockheed Martin, e-Vac Magnetics, Oerlikon air critical minerals concerns

    The companies had to “get creative” to mitigate the costs of procuring critical materials such as rare earth minerals.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Skydio pledges $3.5B to expand US drone manufacturing

    The funds will go toward establishing a fifth facility that will be “five times larger” than its other facilities in California, the Silicon Valley-based company said.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Stakeholders urge Congress to improve EPA’s strict critical minerals regulations

    The Toxic Substances Control Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act are contributing to critical minerals supply chain issues, witnesses said at a House environmental subcommittee hearing.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says ‘order book is full’ as steel prices rise

    First quarter earnings increased as the flat-rolled steel provider continues its trade talks with Posco and begins to embed AI into its operations.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Union Pacific settles dispute with rail supplier, reaches 7-year agreement

    Rocky Mountain Steel plans to operate a new, long-rail mill in Pueblo, Colorado, this year as part of a $1 billion investment in domestic steel production.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    The great data center delay: Why your AI chips are stuck in 2026

    Bruce Bateman, a chief analyst at Omdia, outlines why semiconductor supplies are being affected by a perfect storm of physical and geopolitical constraints as AI demand is increasing.

    By Bruce Bateman • April 20, 2026
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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.

    By Phil Neuffer • April 15, 2026
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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.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure

    Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant

    The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

    Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 9, 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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    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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    Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products

    The duties of up to 540% on certain imported bowls, clamshells and other products follow a determination that Chinese and Vietnamese producers engaged in dumping and received subsidies from their governments.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 5, 2026
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    Defense Department inks contractor deals for missiles production expansion

    Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies each reached agreements with the agency to accelerate production of THAAD interceptors and other weapon systems in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Trump launches $12B critical mineral reserve to curb foreign reliance

    The federal initiative will build the stockpile with government-backed financing and private partners to protect key U.S. industries from supply shocks.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 3, 2026
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    PMI expands in January, reaching highest point in four years

    Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to ISM’s survey respondents.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    The manufacturing outlook for 2026

    Investment is rising in domestic production, automation, M&A and more. At the same time, manufacturers are navigating a complex  environment due to trade policies and changing regulations.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Global metals manufacturers expanding into US via M&A

    Tariffs on metal imports and lucrative end markets are driving foreign corporations such as Nippon, Posco and Toyota to acquire or invest in domestic assets. Experts anticipate momentum to continue in 2026.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

    The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

    By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026