Small Business Administration launches ‘Made in America’ manufacturing effort

Vice President JD Vance touted the administration's efforts during a visit to a Michigan plastics factory.

By Nathan Owens • March 17, 2025

Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations

The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2025

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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

Can makers say metal tariffs hurt American manufacturing

Only three domestic tin mill lines are still open in the U.S., according to a trade group.

By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2025

Canada to impose 25% reciprocal tariffs following US steel, aluminum duties

The measure, which takes effect Thursday, covers nearly $30 billion in imports from the U.S., including computers and sports equipment.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2025

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne

The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2025

EPA launches sweeping deregulation effort on industrial emissions rules

The cross-industry actions could impact chemical manufacturers and others subject to the Clean Air Act and emissions standards.

By Kate Magill • March 12, 2025

Deere shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal

The move comes months after the tractor giant rolled back its support for “social or cultural awareness events” in July.

By Nathan Owens • March 12, 2025

Savannah sues 3M, DuPont over alleged PFAS contamination

City officials also accused manufacturers Mohawk Industries of using forever chemicals and contaminating local water resources.

By Sara Samora • March 12, 2025

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

A 25% tariff increase on the metal imports will still go into effect Wednesday, but that rate won’t double after Ontario backed off from imposing retaliatory energy tariffs.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025

Labor market ‘frozen in place’ amid Trump uncertainty, economists say

Construction may be the "canary in the coal mine" as tariffs and potential deportations disrupt working activity, UKG’s Edward Hearn said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2025

Trump wants to end the ‘horrible, horrible’ CHIPS Act. It’s not that simple.

Defunding the law would require an act of Congress, which one expert says would be unlikely to pass.

By Nathan Owens • March 7, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

By Phil Neuffer • March 7, 2025

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

US pauses auto tariffs by one month

The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%

The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.

By Phil Neuffer • March 3, 2025

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

By Kate Magill • March 3, 2025

US chip production targets edge further out of reach under Trump administration

As the president's calls for widespread federal cost cuts grow louder, experts say the future of the CHIPS and Science Act and its manufacturing funding is increasingly doubtful.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2025

Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR

Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president also said he will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand

Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 24, 2025

GlobalFoundries, Analog Devices push diversification as tariffs loom

Chipmakers are under renewed supply chain pressure following the Trump administration's plan for a 25% levy on semiconductors.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2025

Senators frame Trump’s DOL pick as bridge between employers, employees

Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy, the joint employer rule and more.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 20, 2025

Trump says chip, auto and pharmaceutical tariffs are coming

The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, and on Friday said auto tariffs could come as early as April 2.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 19, 2025