U.S. manufacturing

August 11, 2025

Ford bets $2B on Kentucky plant for new EV era

From gas heritage to electric future Ford Motor Company is committing nearly $2 billion to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky into a hub for electric vehicle production. After seven decades

March 21, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Boosts U.S. Investments to $55B

Expansion Amid Tariff Threats Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) announced plans to increase its U.S. investments by 25% to more than $55 billion over the next four years. The move comes as the

January 2, 2025

Global Factory Activity Ends 2024 on a Weak Note

Manufacturing activity across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. concluded 2024 with sluggish performance, reflecting mounting concerns about trade tensions and economic uncertainty as the world braces for a challenging 2025. Weakness in

SEG Solar CEO Urges Congress to Save U.S. Solar Jobs

by Jamie Spencer

Jim Wood warns tax credit cuts threaten clean energy and local workers Jim Wood, president and CEO of SEG Solar Inc., has penned a public letter to Senator Thom Tillis of North

June 27, 2025

Trump’s Talks with Tim Cook Boost Apple Amid Tariff Pause

by Jamie Spencer

Apple Responds Positively to U.S.-China Tariff Pause On Monday, President Donald Trump revealed that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook following the announcement that the U.S. and China had agreed

May 13, 2025

Pfizer CEO Discusses Impact of Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs

by Jamie Spencer

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla voiced concerns on Tuesday about the uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s planned pharmaceutical tariffs, which are deterring the company from increasing investments in U.S. manufacturing and research and

April 29, 2025

Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S., Build New Texas Factory

by Jamie Spencer

Apple announced on Monday its plan to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including hiring 20,000 people and building a new server factory in Texas.

February 24, 2025

U.S. Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Persistent Challenges

by Jamie Spencer

U.S. manufacturing moved closer to recovery in December, with production rebounding and new orders rising for the first time since March. However, uncertainty looms as manufacturers brace for potential higher tariffs under

January 3, 2025

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