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Commerce Department cuts $7.4B CHIPS funding from Natcast
Secretary Howard Lutnick accused the Biden administration of violating a law that prohibits the federal government from establishing an entity not included in the CHIPS and Science Act.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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ChemForward, Apple launch screening tool to protect electronics manufacturing workers
Employees use cleaners and degreasers to remove contaminants during electronics or semiconductor production, constantly exposing them to industrial solvents that could cause cancer, irritation and other illnesses.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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TrendlineThe changing state of safety in manufacturing
How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections.
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Trump’s tax law could boost cash flow for manufacturers with deductions and more
The recently signed tax law allows bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment, offers R&D deductions, locks in the corporate tax rate and more. But tariffs and tax code interpretations could still complicate companies’ financial plans.
By Michelle No • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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Sponsored by U.S. BankTransacting in Canada: Why a local treasury solution matters
U.S. businesses with a Canadian presence face payment challenges, delays in receivables and extra costs if they don’t have a local treasury solution.
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Saving emissions and lives: The case for electrifying manufacturing equipment
A lapse in federal funding has made it difficult for companies to move away from gas-powered boilers to more energy-efficient heat pumps, according to decarbonization experts speaking during a webinar this week.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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Texas law showed electronics repair is bipartisan. What’s next?
Some manufacturers and tech companies such as Google are starting to shift their thinking on right-to-repair laws for consumer electronics and other categories as these policies pass in more states.
By Marissa Heffernan • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Federal court orders Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from West Virginia facility
The Teflon product manufacturer is disappointed in the court’s ruling and plans to appeal, a company spokesperson said. The company settled another lawsuit related to its Washington Works facility in 2023 for $110 million.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs
Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Heat pump adoption expected to grow despite federal shift
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerates a move toward affordability, ease of installation and retrofit readiness, according to one manufacturer.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week
The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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DOL to provide $30M in training grants on AI, skilled trades
The federal funds aim to help address critical workforce shortages nationwide, including in manufacturing.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Trump nominates new BLS head after report says 11K manufacturing jobs lost in July
The job cuts align with reduced activity across sectors amid trade uncertainty, experts said. Semiconductors, automotive, machinery, beverage, tobacco and leather manufacturing collectively lost more than 2,000 jobs last month.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Semiconductor industry reacts to tariff plans; Trump targets Intel CEO
A U.S. trade group expressed support for the proposed 100% levy on imported chips during a turbulent period for the industry.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Apple pledges additional $100B in manufacturing, incentivizing suppliers to US
A new manufacturing program has enabled the iPhone maker to form a silicon supply chain with semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung and GlobalFoundries.
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Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports
Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports
The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.
By Max Garland • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $875M PFAS settlement with New Jersey
The state is expected to recover more than $3 billion from its lawsuits against other chemical manufacturers such as 3M and Solvay.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months
The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Trump threatens 250% tariffs on pharma imports
The president said he would first install a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical goods before ratcheting up the rate over the next year and a half.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing
Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials.
By April Reese • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause
The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration.
By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025 -
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US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says
Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.
By Kelly Stroh • July 31, 2025 -
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US unveils details for 50% copper tariff
The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.
By Philip Neuffer • July 30, 2025
