Solar panel manufacturing jumps 4-fold after Inflation Reduction Act
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The sector is enjoying massive production investment thanks to the clean energy law, even as it contends with heightened tariffs.
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Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case
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The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.
on Oct 9
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
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The iconic plastic container maker closed its only U.S. factory earlier this year and is now looking to sell the business to ensure its future.
on Sep 23
Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
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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.
on Sep 12
Why Arizona is becoming a chipmaking hub
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The state is set to be home to two of the country’s biggest semiconductor manufacturing campuses. Here’s how it got there.
on Sep 11
Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition
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Iowa lawmakers urged the Justice Department to block the transaction due to worries about consolidation in the industry.
on Sep 5
Boeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings
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The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.
on Aug 10
LS GreenLink USA to build $680M subsea cable plant in Virginia
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The Chesapeake facility aims to meet demand for submarine power cables for offshore wind projects.
on Aug 2
Deere lays off 345 more workers in Iowa
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The tractor giant has cut more than 1,500 employees at factories across two Midwest states over the past year in response to slowing equipment demand.
on Jul 21
Boeing will plead guilty to defrauding FAA
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The aircraft maker accepted the Department of Justice’s agreement as crash victim families vehemently oppose it, calling it a “sweetheart deal.”
on Jul 8
The history of PFAS: From World War II to your Teflon pan
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How DuPont and 3M turned a 1930s lab accident into one of the century's most controversial chemicals.
on Jun 7
Del Monte Foods to close 2 plants in Washington and Wisconsin
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The fruit, vegetable and broth manufacturer said it will start winding down operations at the facilities starting in April. More than 200 employees will be impacted.
on Mar 12
Rivian halts construction on $5B Georgia EV facility
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The electric vehicle maker plans to produce its R2 model at its Illinois facility instead, starting in the first half of 2026.
on Mar 12
Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch
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The EV campus will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.
on Mar 1
CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report
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The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.
on Jan 23
White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems
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The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.
on Jan 3
GM to lay off 1,300 workers at 2 Michigan plants
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The layoffs come six weeks after GM signed a new labor contract with the United Auto Workers, a deal that included 25% wage hikes.
on Jan 3
Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma
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The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.
on Dec 19