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

Deere, CNH and Agco brace for low North American sales in 2026 outlooks

As tariff costs fluctuate, companies plan to continue underproducing to realign with customer demand.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026

Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 23, 2026

Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026

Manufacturing industry had over 300 workplace deaths in 2024

The majority of the fatalities were the result of contact incidents, which included encounters with falling or suspended objects, or being caught or compressed by running powered equipment, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2026

EPA sued over rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding

Several groups are fighting the rollback of the 2009 finding, which determined that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare. The finding provided a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 20, 2026

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026