New Balance Spurs Domestic Manufacturing In Maine
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…
Americans Can’t Quit Steak, No Matter the Cost
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…
Japan Is Finally Removing A Massive Barrier To American-Made Cars
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…
“Defending European tomatoes is defending Europe”
“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…
PepsiCo to Cut Doritos Prices as Much as 15% to Boost Demand
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…
General Motors To Invest $30 Million in Fairfax Assembly Plant Workforce Training
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…
ISM Report: Manufacturing Activity Returns to Expansion in January
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…
Hyundai’s Nuclear Engineer CEO Wages $26 Billion Gamble on American Manufacturing and Robot Revolution
“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…
Lilly Announces New $3.5 Billion Manufacturing Site in Pennsylvania
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…
EVs lead gains in U.S., Canadian content for model year 2026 vehicles
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…