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Manufacturing
Aside from Trump tariffs, steel and aluminum have little in common
Feb 10, 2025
The metals are paired as targets for import duties, but they serve different markets. Domestic steel has spare capacity, aluminum not so much.
The services part of the economy is growing much faster than the part that makes things
Feb 5, 2025
ADP estimates that the services sector gained 190,000 jobs in January and the production sector lost 6,000.
The manufacturing sector bounced back a bit in January. Its future's full of uncertainty.
Feb 3, 2025
Nobody knows how tariffs will hit.
Boeing's 2025 to-do list: Improve corporate culture and supplier relations
by
Henry Epp
Jan 1, 2025
After a chaotic year, the company has to work out supply chain delays and make output consistent, experts say.
American companies are already pivoting ahead of Trump's proposed tariffs
Dec 27, 2024
Many companies are rushing to stock up and insulate themselves from likely higher import duties under Donald Trump's second presidency.
Chinese importers of American goods brace themselves for further tariffs
by
Jennifer Pak
Dec 19, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.
Where did all the manufacturing workers go?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Dec 16, 2024
Millions of workers lost their jobs in manufacturing. Many never returned to the labor force.
For public good, not for profit.
Searching the world for hat manufacturers
Dec 12, 2024
This past spring, Eric Bauer bought the Turner Hat Company, but looming tariffs have thrown a wrench in his plans for the company in 2025.
U.S. solar manufacturing is at a crossroads
Oct 29, 2024
Some U.S. solar panel makers are pro tariffs on Chinese-made materials. Others say the industry can't meet demand without imported products.
There's a lot riding on Boeing's tentative deal with machinists union
Oct 21, 2024
The machinists union has yet to ratify the new contract, which comes during a tough period for the aviation giant and its suppliers.