USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory

The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will be supported by recently approved CHIPS Act funding. The U.S. government will become one of the company’s largest shareholders as part of the funding agreement.

By Nathan Owens • June 3, 2026

US needs ‘transformed industrial base’ to fully ramp up manufacturing: McKinsey

Semiconductors, textiles, metals and machinery are among the most exposed goods, the McKinsey Global Institute says.

By Jeff Kinney • June 2, 2026

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

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Deere reaps benefits of IEEPA tariff refund and construction demand

Increased spending on data center expansion and road building projects bolstered equipment sales during the second quarter.

By Nathan Owens • June 2, 2026

Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily see a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

By Phil Neuffer • June 2, 2026

US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI

“Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less,” Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.

By Jeff Kinney • June 1, 2026

US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts

The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 1, 2026

Limited pressings and other takeaways from the Making Vinyl conference

Vinyl records have seen growth over the past 19 years, with sales reaching $1 billion in 2025 and continuing to grow. Panelists at the conference discuss how to work with artists to meet expectations.

By Sara Samora • May 29, 2026

ReElement and Posco ink US rare earth and magnet production deal

They aim to create an alternative supply chain that connects South Korea materials to U.S. capacity and reduces global dependence on materials from China.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest had been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026

Boeing, Lockheed supplier raises $300M, plans to expand factory footprint

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America will also use the funds to expand its AI-powered product development platform across its entire operations network.

By Sara Samora • May 20, 2026

Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill months after fires

The supplier said it will work closely with customers to ramp up supply, after Ford and other automakers suffered losses from the hot mill outage.

By Nathan Owens • Updated June 10, 2026

Production demand raises financial stress on aerospace, defense suppliers: Report

Larger companies will need to communicate with their supply chains more than ever and help with working capital, RapidRatings Executive Chairman James Gellert said.

By Sara Samora • Updated May 19, 2026

Anduril raises $5B, plans to invest in manufacturing, R&D

The weapons maker, along with Leidos, CoAspire, Castelion and Zone 5, signed a three-year agreement to supply the Defense Department with 10,000 missiles.

By Sara Samora • May 15, 2026

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 Sara Samora • May 6, 2026

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

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

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 Sara Samora • May 1, 2026

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 Sara Samora • April 30, 2026

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 Sara Samora • April 24, 2026

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 Sara Samora • April 23, 2026

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 Nathan Owens • April 21, 2026

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 Nathan Owens • April 20, 2026

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

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

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