Canada targets US steel and aluminum as part of retaliatory tariffs

The move will take effect Sept. 8 and cover more than 300 metals products and derivatives, including flat-rolled steel and aluminum bars.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 26, 2026

Cleveland-Cliffs to invest $1B in Middletown blast furnace

The move walks back a previous plan to replace the facility’s coal-powered infrastructure with low-emissions technology funded by federal tax dollars, environmental groups said.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 24, 2026

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Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 24, 2026

Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 19, 2026

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

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.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 4, 2026

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.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 3, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

On-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

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

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated July 21, 2026

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

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.

By Nathan Owens • July 20, 2026

‘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

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

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