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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 Nathan Owens • 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 Nathan Owens • March 25, 2026 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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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 Sara Samora • 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 Nathan Owens • 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 Sara Samora • 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 Sara Samora • 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 Sara Samora • 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 Sara Samora • 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.
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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 -
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Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors
The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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By the numbers: 2025 manufacturing trends
Reflect on the year through key data points about tariffs, domestic investments, M&A, the manufacturing workforce, federal policy, AI and more.
By Nathan Owens , Sara Samora , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution
Last week, the automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture as it shifts away from EVs.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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Hyundai Steel brings in $582M Posco investment for Louisiana mill
As global automakers in the U.S. seek domestic supply, steel manufacturers are moving in. The electric arc furnace project will supply steel plates for automakers such as Hyundai and Kia.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects
Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 17, 2025 -
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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 -
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GE Appliances injects $150M into domestic sourcing efforts
The manufacturer signed contracts with 22 suppliers across 10 states to supply materials and components for its laundry factory in Louisville, Kentucky.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Vulcan Elements selects North Carolina for $918M magnet facility
The Benson site follows the manufacturer’s $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government and rare-earth and critical-minerals refiner ReElement Technologies.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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US exempts 200-plus agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs
Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce
The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China's rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 3, 2025
