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    Apple pledges additional $100B in manufacturing, incentivizing suppliers to US

    A new manufacturing program has enabled the iPhone maker to form a silicon supply chain with semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung and GlobalFoundries.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

    Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025
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    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports

    The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 6, 2025
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    DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $875M PFAS settlement with New Jersey

    The state is expected to recover more than $3 billion from its lawsuits against other chemical manufacturers such as 3M and Solvay.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

    The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Trump threatens 250% tariffs on pharma imports

    The president said he would first install a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical goods before ratcheting up the rate over the next year and a half.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing

    Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials.

    By April Reese • Aug. 4, 2025
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    US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause

    The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration. 

    By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025
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    US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

    Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    US unveils details for 50% copper tariff

    The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 30, 2025
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    EPA seeks to reverse 2009 emissions framework

    The proposed measure undermines greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles, critics say.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

    Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 28, 2025
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    What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs

    Leaders from the American Forest & Paper Association, Can Manufacturers Institute and Plastics Industry Association offered perspectives on challenges and manufacturing opportunities in recycled and virgin materials markets.

    By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2025
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    ‘Losing steam’: Economy stalls amid trade uncertainty

    As tariff impacts hit, production output, hiring and inventory levels are flatlining, per Victoria Bloom, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Trump approves emissions exemptions for some chemical, taconite iron ore facilities

    Dow, BASF, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are some of the companies that received two-year delays from complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollutants regulations.

    By • July 23, 2025
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    US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access

    If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 24, 2025
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    US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China

    The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 21, 2025
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    FDA to revoke dozens of food product standards

    The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2025
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    Flagship CHIPS R&D facility opens in New York

    The Extreme Ultraviolet Accelerator, located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, is part of the state’s $1 billion investment to grow its semiconductor research and development presence.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Boeing’s inadequate training and oversight led to doorplug blowout: NTSB

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s ineffective compliance enforcement also led to the 2024 Alaska Airlines incident, the National Transportation Safety Board said in the investigative report.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US

    Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures whereas Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025
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    US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

    President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

    By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 14, 2025
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    Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO to head FAA

    Bryan Bedford told the Senate Commerce Committee last month that he will hold Boeing accountable “to deliver a high-quality product safely.”

    By • July 11, 2025
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    US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports

    President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 2025
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    US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

    President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 10, 2025