#Tariffs #Manufacturing #TradePolicy
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Trump's tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers. But instead, they're hurting
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas.
#ChemicalsIndustry #EnergyPrices #ManufacturingChallenges
uk.finance.yahoo.com
One of Britain's last major chemical plants at risk as energy prices surge
The American owner of one of Britain's last major chemicals plants has said he will close the site if energy prices remain at their current levels for the next three months.
#Germany #EnergyCrisis #Manufacturing
uk.finance.yahoo.com
Mideast war plunges Germany's energy-hungry industry into crisis
Germany's energy-hungry industries are sounding the alarm about the devastating impacts of the Middle East war as companies battle problems from surging power costs to snarled supply chains.
#Manufacturing #JobLoss #Economy
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U.S. manufacturers are still shedding thousands of jobs, as workers ask White House for help
Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports.
#ChinaEconomy #Manufacturing #GlobalTrade
uk.finance.yahoo.com
China Factory Activity Worsens During Holiday in Official Survey
(Bloomberg) -- China's factory activity contracted more than forecast, according to official figures released on Wednesday, as the longest-ever Lunar New Year holiday brought a lull in manufacturing and construction.
#Apple #Manufacturing #TimCook
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Apple to move some Mac Mini production to U.S. this year as part of effort to boost domestic manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) speaks as U. S. President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.
#SolarEnergy #TradePolicy #Manufacturing
ca.finance.yahoo.com
US to make tariff decision on solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos
Feb 23 (Reuters) - The U. S. Commerce Department on Monday will reveal a preliminary decision on whether to impose anti-subsidy duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Laos and Indonesia.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #Manufacturing
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AI-enabled robotics could shift the balance of power in global manufacturing, says CEO of Alphabet company
AI robotics could shift global manufacturing powerIntrinsic and Foxconn to build AI "factory of the future"SaaS robotics may enable reshoring and smaller players
When low labor costs aren't the primary driver of manufacturing advantage, the world might experience a dramatic economic shift - and AI could be the key, a key Alphabet executive tells CNBC.
#ChinaEconomy #PolicySupport #Manufacturing
uk.finance.yahoo.com
China's Weak 2026 Start Bolsters Case for Early Policy Easing
(Bloomberg) -- China's economy stumbled into the new year, bolstering the case for Beijing to ramp up policy support in coming weeks as strong exports failed to offset weak domestic demand.
#IndiaBudget #EconomicGrowth #ManufacturingReform
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India's budget boosts infrastructure spending while vowing fiscal discipline
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government presented its annual budget to Parliament on Sunday, focusing on sustaining the country's economic growth despite volatile financial markets and trade uncertainty.
