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Trump inks MOU allowing US Navy ships to be built overseas
The memorandum of understanding will allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels in their home shipyards overseas.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 17, 2026 -
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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components
The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.
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Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals
Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 10, 2026 -
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Hadrian raises $1.4B to increase manufacturing footprint, workforce
The defense startup plans to expand its workforce from 700 to 2,000 as well as open three more AI-power factories across the United States.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 6, 2026 -
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MP Materials launches rare-earth magnet initiative
Project Swarm will allow any domestic or allied manufacturer up to 2 million drones of magnet capacity a year, Chairman and CEO James Litinsky said.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 5, 2026 -
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PDW, DOD sign $820M conditional loan boosting drone part production
The Alabama-based component maker will use the funds to grow its manufacturing capabilities, footprint and workforce, CEO James Slider said.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 4, 2026 -
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25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs
The suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.
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US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM
Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
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Boeing’s recovery momentum surges with $24.6B revenue in Q2
The plane maker expects to generate a cash flow between $1 billion and $3 billion and aims to deliver up to 600 commercial planes by the end of 2026.
By Sara Samora • July 30, 2026 -
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Stanley Black & Decker delivers positive Q2, citing tariff refunds and sale
The company’s earnings more than tripled to $351.3 million compared to last year, driven by increased power tool demand and a pretax benefit from tariff refunds.
By Nathan Owens • July 30, 2026 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs offers ‘bright’ Q3 outlook despite maintenance outages
The steel producer’s earnings are expected to more than double in the coming months as steel prices climb and tariffs tighten supply.
By Nathan Owens • July 24, 2026 -
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US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends
Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.
By Phil Neuffer • July 24, 2026 -
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Trump restricts supply chain waivers for US defense industrial base
The president accused defense contractors of not prioritizing domestic military equipment production, adding that critical minerals and components must also be sourced from allied nations.
By Sara Samora • July 22, 2026 -
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Q&AOn-demand 3D printing for apparel can cut waste, costs: Variloom
The company's printing technology allows the design and production of customizable, recyclable fabrics in days instead of months, says Venture Lead Bethany Meuleners.
By Jeff Kinney • July 22, 2026 -
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Steel Dynamics’ upbeat Q2 results weighed down by aluminum losses
The recycled steel maker has benefited from a favorable market, bolstered by tariffs and tight domestic supplies that have boosted prices by $105 per ton during the quarter.
By Nathan Owens • July 21, 2026 -
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US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports
The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Trump offers to cut aluminum tariffs in half for onshoring promises
Companies that agree to begin work on expanded aluminum production facilities by Jan. 20, 2029, will receive relief for the 50% levy under a to-be-established federal program.
By Phil Neuffer • July 20, 2026 -
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Alcoa cuts production outlook, citing refinery issues
The Pittsburgh-based company lowered its full-year alumina expectations as it looks to return its Pinjarra refinery to normal operations.
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‘Always-on’ supply chains are becoming the norm, experts say
Manufacturers and retailers that moved early on their digital transformations and automation strategies are starting to reap the benefits, experts said at Supply Chain Dive’s outlook event.
By Nathan Owens • July 16, 2026 -
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Majority of manufacturers struggle to scale execution systems: Rockwell
Integration of separate, patchwork systems has become one of the biggest industry challenges in the era of AI and growing cyber risk, according to a recent report.
By Nathan Owens • July 15, 2026 -
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Intel to invest $5.7 billion in Ireland chip production
The expansion, which has already begun, will boost output for Intel’s Xeon 6 processors used for data center and artificial intelligence computing.
By Nathan Owens • July 14, 2026 -
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JBS axes 2040 net-zero goal, citing ‘immense’ execution challenges
The meat giant will no longer aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions across its supply chain by 2040 and has also dropped scope 3 reduction targets.
By Zoya Mirza • July 13, 2026 -
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Niron Magnetics, Aspina enter rare-earth-free magnet supply agreement
The agreement comes after Congress introduced a bill that would create tax credits to support domestic magnet production and supply chain reshoring.
By Sara Samora • July 13, 2026 -
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Micron ups US manufacturing, supply chain pledge to $253B
The DRAM maker is also spending up to $3 billion toward the semiconductor supply chain, including $500 million to boost GlobalWafer’s manufacturing and R&D capabilities at its fab in Texas.
By Sara Samora • July 10, 2026 -
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Q&AHow a drone maker aims to fix the supply chain
Powerus co-founder and U.S. Army veteran Brett Velicovich explains how the company is working to bring the drone end-to-end manufacturing process to the United States.
By Sara Samora • July 8, 2026
