Lawsuit accuses Essity, Edgewell, J&J of violating PFAS ban in California

Hundreds of Los Angeles County residents alleged the companies manufactured and sold Carefree pantyliners intentionally made with PFOA despite a state ban that began in 2025.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 20, 2026

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO blames Canada for Stelco layoffs

CEO Lourenco Goncalves urged the government to strengthen its tariff strategy, saying he will bring back hundreds of laid-off workers in exchange for a stronger galvanized steel market.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 19, 2026

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Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for packaging, chemicals, labor and more.

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Micron pledges $50M to support DOE’s Genesis Mission

The chipmaker plans to spend the money over five years to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program and related research initiatives, including in areas like artificial intelligence.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 14, 2026

Northrop Grumman, Air Force start on $4.5B facility expansion

With cash from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the California build will add more than 1 million square feet to produce B-21 Raider machines.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 13, 2026

BD strikes $19B supply chain pact with Trump administration

BD plans to increase U.S. production of essential medical consumables in exchange for relief from future tariffs on its products.

By Susan Kelly • Oct. 6, 2026

Iowa governor signs bill allowing $1.4B in tax incentives for steel project

While a majority of lawmakers moved the legislation through Friday, several raised concerns that the project was being rushed and without public input.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 5, 2026

Manufacturers ‘all in’ on Senate permitting reform bill: NAM

The bill aims to cut through red tape and speed up environmental permitting for major infrastructure projects. It now awaits consideration in the Senate. 

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 2, 2026

Newsom signs California explosive chemical safety legislation

The initial bill was reworked after a May chemical spill at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Garden Grove. The Boeing supplier agreed to pay up to $100 million to reimburse residents forced to evacuate over a five-day period.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 1, 2026

Has Washington’s approach to manufacturing incentives really changed?

In addition to tariffs, the Trump administration has taken a more sector-specific approach to incentives compared to the Biden administration. A recent Department of Commerce report laid out the current tools available.

By Keesa Schreane • Sept. 30, 2026

Defense Department expands workforce development program to 3 states

The BuildFreedom.US initiative will extend to Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin. The program launched in July and aims to bring awareness to “AI-proof” jobs in the defense industrial base’s talent pipeline.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 28, 2026

Federal judge blocks New Mexico’s PFAS label mandate

The regulation, which was set to begin Jan. 1, 2027, would have required manufacturers to label their products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances under a state law banning the chemicals.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2026

GM delivers first PAC-3 components to Lockheed Martin

General Motors’ defense subsidiary provided the components 22 days after it signed an agreement with the weapons maker. 

By Sara Samora • Sept. 21, 2026

Gov. Newsom vetoes bill narrowing CEQA advanced manufacturing exemption

The legislation would have added hurdles and compliance costs for facility projects in the state, industry groups said.

By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 21, 2026

House passes trio of critical minerals bills, including battery updates

Other bills focused on recovering critical materials at contaminated waste sites and updating the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The National Association of Manufacturers previously said these bills aligned with its policy agenda.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 18, 2026

Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation

The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2026

Honeywell Aerospace settles with DOJ for $2M over cybersecurity claims

The agency accused the manufacturer of failing to comply with contract requirements that fall under DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to receive payments.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 14, 2026

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $455 PFAS settlement with North Carolina

The agreement resolves contaminant claims that Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility released into the water and air. The three chemical giants also established a $135 million reserve fund.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2026

Transportation secretary urges Ford to cut technology ties with China

In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the DOT said it remains “deeply alarmed” by the automaker’s continued reliance on licensed technology from China-based battery manufacturer CATL.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 10, 2026

Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans

The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026

DOJ asks judge to dismiss Oklahoma AG’s aluminum smelter lawsuit

The agency said Century Aluminum’s project in Inola would advance national and economic security. A separate lawsuit seeking to block the smelter is also pending.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2026

DOE proposes $10M for critical minerals research and development

The money will fund projects that target heavy rare earths, gallium, copper and other critical minerals used in key energy technologies. 

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 27, 2026

Canada targets US steel and aluminum as part of retaliatory tariffs

The move will take effect Sept. 8 and cover more than 300 metals products and derivatives, including flat-rolled steel and aluminum bars.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 26, 2026

Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG

In an audit, the NIST Office of Inspector General questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income, saying the MEP failed to comply with program terms and conditions.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 25, 2026

Phase 2 of CMMC is delayed. That doesn’t mean compliance is.

While the Defense Department’s pause gives some contractors relief, experts say they should take the time to continue implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements in their operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2026

Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 24, 2026