US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 31, 2025

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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 3, 2025

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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

Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing

Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but he anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 29, 2025

US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.

By Max Garland , Antone Gonsalves , Philip Neuffer , Kelly Stroh • Oct. 28, 2025

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 27, 2025

China drives 3M’s Q3 sales to $6.5B

The chemical manufacturer is pursuing China’s OEMs and launching new products to keep pace with the country’s new vehicle launches, CEO Bill Brown said.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 22, 2025

The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturing

With money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in their business, such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 21, 2025

MDMA warns Section 232 tariffs could hurt US medtech manufacturing

The trade group said levies would “needlessly disrupt a globally integrated industry that already meets domestic demand.”

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 21, 2025

Is manufacturing making a comeback in the US?

The executive director of the Reshoring Institute laid out a playbook on how manufacturers can best determine the cost to manufacture in the U.S. — or whether they should continue foreign production.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 20, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers —may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 20, 2025

Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries grow in Q3, but still trail Airbus

Additionally, the European Commission approved the plane manufacturer’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, on the condition that the company sells the fuselage supplier’s overseas assets.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2025

To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025

Senate confirms multiple key leaders to Department of Commerce

Confirmations included assistant secretaries of commerce for global markets and export enforcement, as well as the agency’s general counsel. The roles are relevant to tariffs, international investments and more.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 9, 2025

David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 7, 2025

Gas isolation valve involved in US Steel plant explosion: Chemical Safety Board

The CSB has not determined whether the valve failures occurred before or as a result of the explosion on Aug. 11, which killed two and injured 11 workers at the company’s coke works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania.

By Sara Samora • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

Boeing chief counsel on hot seat at Senate hearing over Machinists strike

President Donald Trump nominated Scott Mayer to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Lawmakers recently questioned the chief labor head about the strained labor negotiations at the company’s St. Louis factories.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 3, 2025

Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 2, 2025

Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 1, 2025

FAA restores some of Boeing’s safety inspection authorities

The Federal Aviation Administration also proposed fines exceeding $3.1 million against the plane manufacturer for safety violations that occurred between September 2023 and February 2024.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 30, 2025

US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14

An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 30, 2025

Commerce Department looks to add tariffs on robotics, sparking industry concerns

The National Association of Manufacturers CEO warned that additional duties would “significantly increase costs” and “stall investment” in U.S. plants and equipment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 29, 2025

Trump sets tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, furniture

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 26, 2025