U.S. manufacturing

1 month ago

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

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Investing

6 months ago

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

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Business

4 months ago

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

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

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

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

3 months ago

Business

Pfizer CEO Discusses Impact of Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs

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

5 months ago

Business

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

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.

7 months ago

Business

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

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

9 months ago

Economy

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

9 months ago

Economy