Texas A&M breaks ground on $226M semiconductor R&D facility

The school’s upcoming Semiconductor Institute building is part of the Texas CHIPS Act enacted in 2023 to attract investment to the state and help organizations, colleges and universities develop semiconductor programs.

By Sara Samora • April 13, 2026

Trump slashes EPA budget but requests more for environmental permitting reform

The administration’s proposed FY 2027 budget seeks an additional $14M to “cut through the red tape hampering critical infrastructure projects” by streamlining the permitting process.

By Jeffrey Kinney • April 10, 2026

Lawmakers push to restrict chipmaking equipment exports to China

The MATCH Act addresses loopholes that allow countries to obtain restricted technology through front companies, subsidiaries and allied countries.

By Nathan Owens • April 8, 2026

Virginia governor signs 4 laws establishing manufacturing grant programs

The new legislation will support upcoming facilities valued at approximately $7.1 billion by Avio USA, Hitachi Energy, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca.

By Sara Samora • April 8, 2026

Trump again proposes eliminating Manufacturing Extension Partnership

The FY27 proposal is Trump’s latest effort to target the MEP, which supports state programs. Lawmakers and industry groups say it provides vital support for American manufacturing.

By Jeffrey Kinney • April 8, 2026

Trump’s $1.5T DOD budget proposal calls for more munitions production

The Defense Department’s fiscal year 2027 allocation also aims to ramp up manufacturing of domestic critical minerals, shipbuilding and the F-47 fighter jet.

By Sara Samora • April 6, 2026

Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

By Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2026

Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE, Honeywell Aerospace ink deals with Defense Department

The companies are ramping up weapons production after meeting with President Donald Trump in March amid the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

By Sara Samora • April 2, 2026

Manufacturing sector expands for third consecutive month, but war, tariffs cause worry

Price increases in 17 of the 18 economic sectors tracked are a particular concern and are impacting business operations, according to survey respondents.

By Jeffrey Kinney • April 1, 2026

GlobalFoundries sues Tower Semiconductor for patent infringement

The lawsuits seek to block the importation and sale of chips that allegedly infringe on protected technologies. Tower rejected the allegations and plans to challenge them in court.

By Nathan Owens • March 30, 2026

EU parliament approves key terms of US trade deal

The bloc’s legislative body on Thursday voted in favor of proposals to lower or eliminate tariffs on a range of U.S. goods while also approving key safeguard provisions.

By Phil Neuffer • March 26, 2026

Democrat lawmakers reintroduce PFAS regulation, accountability bill

The legislation would ban the nonessential use of PFAS in products and expand reporting and recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers. The proposed measure builds on Minnesota’s “Amara’s Law.”

By Sara Samora • March 25, 2026

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has supply chains and 14 manufacturing plants across North America.

By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026

DOD guidance recommends hazardous waste landfills, incineration to manage PFAS

The Pentagon’s updated guidance on the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances offers insight into the methods it deems best for managing aqueous film-forming foam.

By Megan Quinn • March 19, 2026

Senate divided on how to fix TSCA

Chemical stakeholders have been urging lawmakers to reform the chemical safety amendment under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2026

US robotics needs more reforms and incentives, Standard Bots CEO says

After participating in discussions on Capitol Hill this week, Evan Beard recommended offtake agreements and credits for purchasing robotics from U.S. companies, as well as solutions to improve workforce training.

By Nathan Owens • March 13, 2026

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

By Phil Neuffer • March 12, 2026

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 9, 2026

States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff

A lawsuit from a cohort of over 20 states argues the president overstepped his authority by failing to meet a never-before-used statute's requirements.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2026

Honeywell takes next step in aerospace spinoff, offers more details

The Honeywell Aerospace offshoot is expected to become a publicly traded company in the third quarter of 2026.

By Nathan Owens • March 5, 2026

Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026

EPA delays greenhouse gas reporting as it moves to shut down program

Covered entities for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program will not be required to submit 2025 emissions data until October. By then, the agency may have already repealed the requirement.

By Jacob Wallace • March 4, 2026

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

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