Chemical stakeholders raise concerns about TSCA review standards, timing

Panelists at GlobalChem urged lawmakers to reform the risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act using the “gold science standard.” Meanwhile, the EPA works to reduce the chemical review backlog.

By Sara Samora • March 3, 2026

Executives raise alarm on US chemical regulations’ impact on manufacturing

Leadership from Chemours, Olin and Syensqo said overregulation could keep the U.S. from being competitive, sending investment overseas. 

By Sara Samora • Feb. 27, 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

DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations

The agency proposed a return to the “economic reality test” adopted during the first Trump administration.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 27, 2026

Deere, CNH and Agco brace for low North American sales in 2026 outlooks

As tariff costs fluctuate, companies plan to continue underproducing to realign with customer demand.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026

Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 23, 2026

Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026

Manufacturing industry had over 300 workplace deaths in 2024

The majority of the fatalities were the result of contact incidents, which included encounters with falling or suspended objects, or being caught or compressed by running powered equipment, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2026

EPA sued over rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding

Several groups are fighting the rollback of the 2009 finding, which determined that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare. The finding provided a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 20, 2026

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026

Labor Department offers $145M in grants for apprenticeship incentive program

The awards are tied to a pay-for-performance model to hold businesses and workers accountable. The funds also align with the White House’s goal to reach more than 1 million apprenticeships nationwide.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 18, 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials to increase uranium conversion production

The expansion contributes to a “nuclear renaissance” as AI, data centers and electrification drive a power surge demand.

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 17, 2026

Applied Materials to pay $252.5M to settle export violations

The semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker’s penalty is the second-highest the Bureau of Industry and Security ever imposed.

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 25, 2026

US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods

The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026

NIST awards $3.2M to 8 small businesses to advance key technologies

The awards will support research and development related to artificial intelligence, medical diagnostics, biotechnology, semiconductors, quantum and other key technologies.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 12, 2026

Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers

Renewable energy advocates say the proposal could further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 12, 2026

Manufacturing gained 5,000 jobs in January

However, revised Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed there were more job cuts in 2025 than initially reported.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 12, 2026

Immigration bill picks up steam with manufacturing endorsement

The National Association of Manufacturers expressed support for the Dignity Act as a way for undocumented immigrants to seek temporary legal status and work in the U.S.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 11, 2026

Amprius Technologies reaches deal to scale US battery cell production

The manufacturing agreement with Nanotech Energy would allow the drone battery maker to comply with sourcing restrictions under the National Defense Authorization Act. 

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 9, 2026

Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products

The duties of up to 540% on certain imported bowls, clamshells and other products follow a determination that Chinese and Vietnamese producers engaged in dumping and received subsidies from their governments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 5, 2026

EPA reconsiders Good Neighbor Plan that limited industrial emissions

The agency seeks to roll back the Biden-era program, which sought to cut ozone-forming emissions of nitrogen oxides from power plants and industrial facilities. 

By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 5, 2026

EPA says Deere can’t cite Clean Air Act to limit farm equipment repairs

The agency’s guidance is a direct response to the tractor maker’s request last summer on how manufacturers should interpret the law when it comes to repairs.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 3, 2026

Defense Department inks contractor deals for missiles production expansion

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies each reached agreements with the agency to accelerate production of THAAD interceptors and other weapon systems in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 3, 2026

Council on Environmental Quality launches permitting exclusion pilot

The program aims to speed up the environmental permitting process by helping agencies complete categorical exclusion determinations.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 2, 2026

The manufacturing outlook for 2026

Investment is rising in domestic production, automation, M&A and more. At the same time, manufacturers are navigating a complex  environment due to trade policies and changing regulations.

By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

Industry reps push for environmental permitting reform at Senate hearing

Witnesses called for reforming the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act and Clean Water Act to save time and money.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Jan. 28, 2026