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Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process for some manufacturers
Solar manufacturers are among those set to benefit from the exclusions from upcoming Section 301 tariff hikes.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineNavigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends
Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for packaging, chemicals, labor and more.
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Hailiang Copper Texas cited $253K by OSHA
An investigation found the copper tubing manufacturer’s Houston-area plant exposed workers to dangerous contact with moving parts and caused a partial amputation in March.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system
The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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DOE launches funding opportunity for clean energy career programs
The department will offer $3 million in funding to programs offering services like career coaching, apprenticeships and curriculum development.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case
The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review
Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AWhat’s next for product certification amid concerns about PFAS and toxics in plastic
Lagging regulation and a potential “toxic treadmill” with recycled content are viewed as just some of today’s pressing challenges. Clean Production Action Executive Director Mark Rossi reflects on two decades of change in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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US seeks to limit China, Russia’s roles in connected vehicle supply chains
The first bans on covered software would hit automakers beginning in model year 2027.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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CHIPS Act credits should be expanded to include chip design: SIA report
The U.S. needs to prioritize specialty chip development to compete against global players such as China and India, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing
The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn
The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2026
Manufacturers will now have from April 2026 to October 2026 to report the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.
By Sara Samora • Updated May 14, 2025 -
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Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption
The administration is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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WHO targets pollution at antibotic manufacturing sites
The agency offered guidance for the first time on how manufacturers can manage site wastewater, part of an effort to lessen the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDe minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?
While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers
Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Newell accelerates production shift out of China
The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller
The sole U.S. maker of the herbicide is pulling the product after an EPA ban went into effect earlier this month.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Massachusetts passes law banning PFAS in firefighter gear
The legislation will also require sellers and manufacturers to notify buyers if the gear is made with the forever chemicals beginning Jan. 1.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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OpinionOpinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security
The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin.
By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024
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