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    US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts

    The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 1, 2026
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    Production demand raises financial stress on aerospace, defense suppliers: Report

    Larger companies will need to communicate with their supply chains more than ever and help with working capital, RapidRatings Executive Chairman James Gellert said.

    By • Updated May 19, 2026
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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
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    EPA’s ‘Actual Construction’ permitting rule a ‘win for manufacturers’: NAM

    A representative of the industry group said the proposal will help clarify the Clean Air Act permitting process and allow manufacturers to "make progress on critical projects” sooner than under the current rules.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Anduril raises $5B, plans to invest in manufacturing, R&D

    The weapons maker, along with Leidos, CoAspire, Castelion and Zone 5, signed a three-year agreement to supply the Defense Department with 10,000 missiles.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

    The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Q1 saw net loss of 5,900 renewable energy manufacturing jobs: EDF report

    The Environmental Defense Fund cited $1.4 billion in canceled renewable energy investments stemming from federal policy shifts around EVs, renewable energy and tailpipe emissions. 

    By • May 14, 2026
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    Manufacturing industry lost 2,000 jobs in April: BLS

    The transportation equipment sector, which includes motor vehicle and trailer manufacturing, lost the most jobs with 3,600. Auto part maker First Brand Group has closed plants as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

    Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay, instead providing injunctive relief for three parties tied to the case.

    By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026
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    Defense Department increases microelectronics workforce program contract to $100M

    The Purdue University-led SCALE consortium aims to attract and develop a skilled technical workforce to support DOD’s technologies across 35 schools, such as Arizona State University.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Trump administration officials call for federal environmental permitting reform

    Panelists at the SelectUSA Investment Summit discussed government initiatives to speed up approvals for energy and other infrastructure projects.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Cisco, Schneider Electric call for enabling regulations to help AI flourish

    Panelists at the SelectUSA Investment Summit discussed the potential for federal AI regulations, as well as challenges with energy demand and workforce training.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains

    The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.

    By Phil Neuffer • May 5, 2026
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    Senators introduce bill to enforce Buy America compliance

    The legislation follows an Office of Inspector General audit that found the FAA failed to include required Buy American-related clauses in contracts funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    Lockheed Martin, e-Vac Magnetics, Oerlikon air critical minerals concerns

    The companies had to “get creative” to mitigate the costs of procuring critical materials such as rare earth minerals.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Defense Department awards over $200M to 26 R&D projects

    The projects span across eight regional hubs under the agency’s Microelectronics Commons program, which focuses on technical areas such as quantum, secure edge computing, 5G/6G and artificial intelligence hardware.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts

    The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.

    By Phil Neuffer • April 29, 2026
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    EU RoHS compliance in 2026: What to expect

    With key EU RoHS exemption deadlines hitting mid-2026, manufacturers must act now or risk non-compliance.

    By Clement West, Sustainability Consultant, Source Intelligence • April 27, 2026
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    Robotics stakeholders urge Congress to ‘act now’ to regain global leadership

    The United States will fall further behind China in deploying robotics with artificial intelligence without federal support, experts said at a subcommittee hearing Tuesday.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Stakeholders urge Congress to improve EPA’s strict critical minerals regulations

    The Toxic Substances Control Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act are contributing to critical minerals supply chain issues, witnesses said at a House environmental subcommittee hearing.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    California Senate bill could add costly requirements for advanced manufacturing, CMTA says

    Other pending state bills could impose more manufacturing compliance costs and other regulatory burdens, the California Manufacturing & Technology Association said.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Leidos to form security screening joint venture with medical imaging manufacturer

    The Fortune 500 company’s new entity with Analogic aligns with its 2030 growth strategy and the Trump administration’s homeland security priorities.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    OSHA extends heat emphasis program

    The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and inspection program that will run through 2031.

    By Zachary Phillips • April 17, 2026
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    Semiconductor industry calls for more robust, strategic industrial policy

    Expanded, proactive chip investments under the Chips and Science Act and other measures would help the U.S. compete with China, witnesses said at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    Congress has months to get on the same page about TSCA, experts say

    The U.S. House and Senate have until Sept. 30 to pass legislation that would change how chemicals would be regulated. Manufacturers can speak with their clients and trade groups about the proposed changes.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    OSHA proposes removing 2036 deadline in Walking-Working Surfaces standard

    The proposed rule would give employers in industries such as manufacturing, waste and warehousing more time to equip all fixed ladders with a personal fall arrest or safety system.

    By • April 14, 2026