All articles tagged with #manufacturing
President Trump visits Michigan to promote what he says is a robust revival of the U.S. auto industry under his policies, pointing to record sales for Ford, GM, and Stellantis, overall auto-market affordability, new domestic investments, tariff actions he argues didn't raise prices, and regulatory reforms aimed at reducing costs and boosting competitiveness.
The White House releases data claiming inflation is under control (headline and core around 2.4%), with real wages rising and blue-collar workers seeing meaningful gains. Wages are projected to grow ~4% in Trump’s first full year, auto prices are falling, and Bloomber gnotes cooling price growth. The administration credits tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation for these gains, framing them as a victory over the prior inflation crisis.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a Los Angeles-based space company during his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour to promote rebuilding the US military's space capabilities and support the defense industrial base, emphasizing the need for speed and innovation to maintain American dominance in space.
US manufacturing jobs continue to decline despite Trump's tariffs, with over 70,000 jobs lost since April and employment levels below those of his initial term, reflecting a sluggish labor market and limited impact of trade policies on blue-collar employment.
Hyundai Motor Group announced at CES 2026 its plan to lead the AI Robotics industry by leveraging its global manufacturing capabilities and partnerships, especially with Boston Dynamics, to develop and deploy human-centered robots across various sectors, including automotive, logistics, and construction, emphasizing real-world application, continuous training, and collaboration with AI leaders like Google DeepMind.
A Chinese robot vacuum company has spun off two electric vehicle (EV) brands, reflecting a strategic shift and diversification in the company's business, showcased at CES 2026, where Chinese tech firms are expanding into new industries beyond traditional electronics.
The article discusses the significant advancements in manufacturing automation, highlighting how recent innovations in robotics, software, and AI—particularly generative AI—are transforming factories into more flexible, efficient, and smaller operations, moving beyond the early, less successful visions of fully automated 'lights-out' factories.
Intel is set to unveil its new AI laptop chip, Panther Lake, at CES 2026, highlighting advancements in transistor design and power delivery, as it aims to regain market share and demonstrate progress with its 18A manufacturing process amidst competition from AMD and Nvidia.
The December 2025 ISM Manufacturing PMI fell slightly to 47.9%, indicating continued contraction in the U.S. manufacturing sector for the 10th consecutive month, with mixed signals such as slower employment and inventories but some positive signs in new orders and export activity. Overall, the manufacturing economy remains weak, influenced by tariffs, geopolitical issues, and demand uncertainties.
Vietnam's Bac Ninh has transformed from a traditional rice-farming region into a bustling manufacturing hub, attracting foreign investment and Chinese companies shifting out of China due to trade tensions. Despite rapid growth, challenges like rising labor costs, infrastructure limits, and competition from other Southeast Asian countries threaten its trajectory. Vietnam aims to upgrade its industry to higher-value products and diversify export markets to sustain its economic momentum.
Vietnam's Bac Ninh has transformed from a traditional rice-farming town into a major manufacturing hub, attracting Chinese and other foreign investments as factories shift out of China due to tariffs and trade tensions. The region is expanding infrastructure and high-tech industries to sustain growth, but faces challenges like rising costs and competition from other Southeast Asian countries.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour aims to revitalize America's manufacturing sector and strengthen national security by emphasizing the importance of a robust Defense Industrial Base, promoting faster, innovative defense acquisition processes, and rallying the American workforce to support the peace through strength agenda.
The article discusses China's strategic focus on its export-led growth model, emphasizing its importance for the country's economic development and global trade influence.
Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% in Q4 2025, driven by a 15% surge in manufacturing, especially in biomedical and electronics sectors, leading to a full-year GDP growth of 4.8%, surpassing expectations despite global trade tensions.
China's factory activity has returned to growth after experiencing a record contraction, indicating a potential recovery in the manufacturing sector.