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    Manufacturing sees 329K separations in October, 6K job cuts in September

    The plastics and rubber products sector was one of the hardest hit. The data release was delayed by the recent government shutdown.

    By • Dec. 10, 2025
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    Minnesota updates, adopts PFAS reporting rule

    The state’s pollution control agency has modified the regulation in response to an administrative law judge’s critiques. The MPCA has also soft-launched a reporting system that will open to all manufacturers in January 2026.

    By • Dec. 9, 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
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    Boeing completes $8.3B Spirit AeroSystems acquisition

    Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia have also completed acquisitions of the fuselage maker’s assets, which supply components to both aircraft manufacturers.

    By • Updated Dec. 9, 2025
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    US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects

    The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025
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    FTC approves Boeing for Spirit AeroSystems acquisition, but with a few conditions

    The Federal Trade Commission ordered the aircraft manufacturer to divest some of the fuselage suppliers’ overseas assets and provide services and aerospace components to its defense competitors.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    How child care opens more opportunities for manufacturers

    Companies can see a return on investment, such as fewer absences and increased productivity, when they utilize 45F tax incentives to provide child care and benefits.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    House lawmakers pass bill to double SBA loan limits for manufacturers

    The legislation would increase the agency’s cap to $10 million for company operations located entirely in the United States.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision

    The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures following a federal appeals court's halt to its implementation last month.

    By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2025
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    XLight, Commerce Department ink $150M CHIPS Act incentives

    The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to construct, expand and demonstrate a free-electron laser, which could be essential for manufacturing new, high-performing semiconductor devices.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    US removes UK pharma tariffs

    The proposed exemption, part of a framework deal between the two countries, also covers pharmaceutical ingredients and medical technology.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

    The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said ISM.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 20, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 18, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 17, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 12, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 5, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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