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Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure
Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.
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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.”
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Toyota to spend another $1B in its US manufacturing operations
The investment is part of the automaker’s $10 billion commitment over five years and will go towards the company’s facilities in Kentucky and Indiana.
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USA Rare Earth, Arnold Magnetic Technologies partner to expand domestic magnet supply
The companies’ mutual sales and distribution agreement seeks to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical applications in defense, aerospace and other sectors.
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Elon Musk to build advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas, for SpaceX and Tesla
The 100 million-square-foot facility will make two kinds of chips for terrestrial and space applications. The Terafab project is reportedly valued at up to $25 billion.
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Inlyte Energy, Ervin Industries ink deal to strengthen US battery storage supply chain
Inlyte is in the final process of selecting the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility and anticipates to begin deliveries in 2027.
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TrackerTracking PFAS legislation across the US
Arizona, Hawai’i, New York and Virginia lawmakers advanced bills to ban or limit the use of PFAS in various products and aqueous film-forming foam.
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BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant
Ford recently announced it was dissolving its $11.4 billion EV battery joint venture, its largest manufacturing commitment in the company’s history.
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Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel
The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.
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NIST director nominee advances despite senators’ MEP concerns
Arvind Raman was voted out of committee to potentially lead the agency. The administration’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership cuts came up during his confirmation hearing.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
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3M, Bain Capital to acquire safety and fire system company for nearly $2B
The Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition is part of the chemical manufacturer’s and private equity firm’s plans to establish a joint venture.
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AI boom drives Micron margins to record high amid chip supply constraints
The chip manufacturer is investing billions to boost capacity in the U.S. and Asia. Executives expect certain chip supplies to remain limited for the foreseeable future.
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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.
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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.
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Nvidia CEO says ‘every industrial company will become a robotics company’
The technology giant is partnering with ABB Robotics, Fanuc, Yaskawa and more to accelerate robot deployment on production floors.
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Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement
The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.
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Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500K in January
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10,000 fewer separations than initially reported.
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Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production
Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.
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Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant
The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.
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Manufacturers upbeat about outlook despite economic headwinds: NAM
Although companies face trade uncertainties and other challenges, their overall sentiment has improved from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey.
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Micron purchases PSMC fabrication site in Taiwan for $1.8B
The deal will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions.
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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.
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Applied Materials and SK Hynix forge R&D partnership in Silicon Valley
The deal adds to a growing list of collaborators at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center, including Samsung Electronics and Micron.
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Q&AUS 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.
