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    US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

    The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

    Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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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    ChemSec issues low grades to US chemical manufacturers

    Minnesota-based Ecolab scored the highest for its plans to phase out PFAS use by the end of 2026. Chemours placed last with zero points.

    By • Jan. 13, 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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    Manufacturing saw 8K job losses in December 2025

    Preliminary numbers show the industry lost about 68,000 between Dec. 1, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2025. Additionally, the chemical and plastic and rubber product sectors lost the most jobs last month.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    GM expects $7.1B EV-related charge in Q4 as it realigns North American strategy

    The automaker cited slowing electric vehicle demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its shift in its North America strategy to produce more internal combustion engine trucks and SUVs.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are navigating through tariff uncertainty and evolving policy changes as the industry invests in domestic production, AI, automation and workforce development programs.

    By , • Jan. 8, 2026
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    State PFAS laws and regulations taking effect in 2026

    States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require manufacturers to submit reports detailing their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Federal bill aims to reclassify chemical recycling as a manufacturing process

    Supporters say the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, backed by ACC, would streamline permitting and strengthen domestic supply chains for recycled plastic. But critics say reclassification could erode Clean Air Act protections.

    By Megan Quinn • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges

    The steel manufacturer allegedly placed a pregnant employee on leave and assigned her undesirable jobs outside her role, according to an EEOC lawsuit.

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 5, 2026
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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

    By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 24, 2025
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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 , , • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Tax reforms, falling interest rates boost 2026 M&A outlook: KPMG

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s passage is among factors that have increased the appetite for deals going into the new year, the Big Four accounting firm said.

    By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 22, 2025
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    What Trump’s $901B defense law means for manufacturing

    The National Defense Authorization Act approves billions of dollars for shipbuilding, munitions production and emerging technologies. It also forms a Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network and updates PFAS policies.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Senate votes to confirm EPA, NLRB nominees

    Douglas Troutman and Jeffrey Hall will head chemical and compliance departments within the EPA. Scott Mayer, of Boeing, will serve on the National Labor Relations Board.

    By • Updated Dec. 19, 2025
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    Commerce Department freezes Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership funds

    The move puts more than 100 jobs across the state at risk as a yearslong audit is completed.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Manufacturing sees 329K separations in October, 6K job cuts in September

    The plastics and rubber products sector was one of the hardest hit. The data release was delayed by the recent government shutdown.

    By • Dec. 10, 2025
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    Minnesota updates, adopts PFAS reporting rule

    The state’s pollution control agency has modified the regulation in response to an administrative law judge’s critiques. The MPCA has also soft-launched a reporting system that will open to all manufacturers in January 2026.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Boeing completes $8.3B Spirit AeroSystems acquisition

    Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia have also completed acquisitions of the fuselage maker’s assets, which supply components to both aircraft manufacturers.

    By • Updated Dec. 9, 2025
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    US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects

    The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025
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    FTC approves Boeing for Spirit AeroSystems acquisition, but with a few conditions

    The Federal Trade Commission ordered the aircraft manufacturer to divest some of the fuselage suppliers’ overseas assets and provide services and aerospace components to its defense competitors.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    How child care opens more opportunities for manufacturers

    Companies can see a return on investment, such as fewer absences and increased productivity, when they utilize 45F tax incentives to provide child care and benefits.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    House lawmakers pass bill to double SBA loan limits for manufacturers

    The legislation would increase the agency’s cap to $10 million for company operations located entirely in the United States.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision

    The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures following a federal appeals court's halt to its implementation last month.

    By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2025