Personal Care Products Council launches anti-counterfeit campaign ahead of Black Friday

The trade group said the fake products cost jobs, harm the U.S. economy and undermine the $2.7 billion investment in scientific research and innovation.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 25, 2025

EPA proposes PFAS reporting revisions under TSCA

Manufacturers should evaluate whether the changes will impact their reporting compliance and are encouraged to provide feedback to the agency, particularly on the exemptions, attorneys say.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 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

Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused enforcement of legislation requiring large businesses operating in the state to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 19, 2025

California awards $100M in tax credits to 9 companies

The awardees include Hadrian Automation and Atomic Machines and will bring in more than $370 million in investments to the state. 

By Sara Samora • Nov. 18, 2025

Edgewell to sell feminine care business, consolidate manufacturing

The Stayfree pad manufacturer is divesting its business to hygiene and health company Essity and plans to shutter four factory sites, combining them into one automated plant.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2025

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

Industrial M&A ramps up as tariffs settle in, interest rates drop and funds are flush

Private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly competitive acquirers in multiple manufacturing sectors. Deal experts predict much more activity as the market heats up into 2026.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 12, 2025

Continued government shutdown could threaten key waste, manufacturing projects

Industry groups say the situation has put critical EPA recycling, waste and manufacturing priorities in limbo, along with federal jobs. But the EPA says there’s “zero uncertainty” on such programs.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 7, 2025

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Boeing

Attorneys for the families of the 346 people killed in the two plane crashes involving the company’s 737 Max aircraft plan to file an appeal to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2025

Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2025

How to communicate chemical risk under TSCA

Chemical manufacturers must develop the skill to explain the science, especially as the stakes are high and could influence regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the American Chemistry Council said last week.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2025

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

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