Key Takeaways: U.S. initiatives in Alaska, California, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska aim to secure domestic sources of critical elements like cobalt, copper,and scandium, reducing reliance on politically sensitive imports. Stable supply of these materials can enable … Read More
Boston-based New Balance is best known for its shoes, but it should also be known for its commitment to domestic manufacturing. With two facilities in Maine, two in Massachusetts, and one in New Hampshire, New … Read More
Many Americans are coping in their own way with the rising cost of beef—and yet they’re mostly unwilling to give up red meat altogether. Even though prices are at an all-time high, with beef and veal … Read More
Japan plans a new certification pathway for US-built vehicles. It will admit US-certified cars without extra testing in Japan. Toyota has said it wants to import three US models into Japan. Last fall, President Trump … Read More
“Defending European tomatoes is defending Europe.” With this clear message, a group of European tomato growers launched their joint manifesto last week at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. They also called on the European Union … Read More
PepsiCo Inc. is cutting prices by as much as 15% for key brands, including Lay’s and Doritos, in a bid to lift sales by offering more affordable products. The New York-based snacks and beverage company … Read More
General Motors (GM) announced it will invest $30 million to train employees at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, which will soon add production of the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox and a Buick compact … Read More
The ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI entered expansion territory in January, registering 52.6%. This figure is a 4.7-point increase compared to December’s seasonally adjusted reading and the first time manufacturing activity has expanded … Read More
“We’re focusing on accelerating,” Muñoz told the Journal regarding Hyundai’s massive U.S. investment plan. “The sooner the better, so we can enjoy our investments.” This aggressive timeline aims to insulate Hyundai from tariff exposure by … Read More
Eli Lilly announced Friday that it will invest over $3.5 billion in a new injectable medicine and device manufacturing facility in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The site is expected to be operational in 2031. “To meet … Read More
The 2026 vehicle models with the largest year-over-year gains in U.S. and Canadian content were electric vehicles, according to American Automobile Labeling Act reports, likely spurred by U.S. content requirements for subsidies passed under former … Read More
Illinois-based John Deere has announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities, including a distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and an excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, both set to open in the next year. … Read More
As of late January 2026, the United States is witnessing its most significant industrial transformation since the post-war era. What started as a policy debate over technical tax accounting has ballooned into a full-scale “Manufacturing … Read More
“Before anybody heard of tariffs, our competitors were moving their production elsewhere. But to me it was important that we remain centered here in America,” he said. “We paid a penalty for that; it costs … Read More
General Motors is moving production of a China-built Buick SUV to the U.S., its latest move to expand U.S. factory work in the wake of the Trump administration’s tariffs. The Detroit automaker said Thursday it … Read More
“Manufacturing in the United States has always been a personal passion of mine, and ‘Made in USA’ is at the core of everything we do,” Morey Mayeri, founder of Royal Apparel, said in a press … Read More
The Maine company that makes Lincoln Logs is closing. The wood products company Pride Manufacturing is shutting down later this year. According to a WARN notice filed on January 13, 115 employees will lose their … Read More
U.S. drug companies have made $53 billion in licensing deals with Chinese biopharma firms since 2020—redirecting investment away from U.S. research hubs and deepening dependence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for early-stage innovation. Chinese … Read More
Forty-one years ago, when Sara Irvani’s grandfather launched a footwear company in Buford, Georgia, half the nation’s shoes were made in America. Today, the figure is down to 1%. “From the late 1890s through the … Read More
With the arrival of automotive tariffs, the cost of importing vehicles—and the parts they’re made from—is on the rise. For car buyers looking to dodge the steepest price hikes, shopping for a vehicle assembled in … Read More
After decades of offshoring, Americans are returning to the factory floor, and our elected officials and business leaders are now investing in American manufacturing because it aids our economy and strengthens our national security. Whether … Read More
For years, “Product of USA” has been a familiar origin claim on meat, poultry, and egg products, governed by USDA policy that focused primarily on where processing occurred. That framework has changed. Under USDA’s updated … Read More
U. S. Steel’s multi-billion-dollar investment in Big River Steel Works since 2019 has nearly doubled Big River Steel’s production capacity from three to six million tons annually. Combined, both complexes can now make just about … Read More
Apple has started shipping a new product manufactured in the United States, part of the company’s multi-billion-dollar commitment to focusing its money in the country. Advanced servers built for artificial intelligence started shipping out of … Read More