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technology1 day ago•6 min saved

Apple Expands U.S. Mac mini Assembly in Houston

Apple says Foxconn will begin assembling some Mac mini units at a Houston, Texas plant later this year as part of a broader push to expand U.S. manufacturing, including investing up to $600 billion domestically by 2029. U.S.-built Mac minis will primarily serve the domestic market while production for overseas orders continues in Asia. Apple is also expanding AI server manufacturing in Houston and opening an Advanced Manufacturing Center to train workers.

via MacRumors|

#apple #foxconn #houston

business23 days ago•1 min saved

Toyota kicks off a fresh adventure ahead of February 10 launch

Toyota announces a new adventure starting February 10, underscoring its commitment to sustainable mobility and highlighting its large U.S. manufacturing footprint and North Carolina battery production for electrified vehicles.

via Toyota USA Newsroom|

#business #electrified-vehicles #feb-10

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Bets Big on U.S. Rare-Earths With $1.6B Investment

The Trump administration announced up to $277 million in direct funding and up to $1.3 billion in loans to USA Rare Earth to bolster domestic supply chains for rare earth minerals and magnets, taking about 16 million shares plus a warrant for 17.6 million more as part of broader government equity stakes in private firms. The effort, aiming to reduce China’s dominance in critical materials, includes a Texas mine slated for 2028 and an Oklahoma magnetics project, and comes amid scrutiny over Cantor Fitzgerald’s ties to Commerce Secretary Lutnick.

via The New York Times|

#business #cantor-fitzgerald #commerce-department

business1 month ago•26 min saved

VW weighs scrapping US Audi plant over tariff costs

Volkswagen is considering abandoning its plan for a major Audi factory in the United States due to President Donald Trump’s automotive tariffs, with the CEO citing a $2.5 billion hit in the first nine months of 2025 and a 45% drop in German investment in the US in 2025 as duties took hold, amid continued trade uncertainty and potential new levies.

via Semafor|

#audi #business #tariffs

business1 month ago•2 min saved

GM Moves Buick Envision Production Back Home to Kansas City for U.S. Market

GM will shift the Buick Envision’s successor from China to Fairfax Assembly in Kansas City for vehicles sold in the United States, starting in 2028, while models for other markets could still be produced in China. GM says the move strengthens its domestic manufacturing footprint amid tariffs on imports and a push to boost U.S. jobs, noting previous investments and related plant expansions (such as Equinox production in Kansas City). Tariffs on foreign-made cars have been around 25% in recent years.

via CBS News|

#buick-envision #business #gm

business1 month ago•3 min saved

US Hits AI Chips with 25% Tariff in Bid to Build Domestic Chip Industry

The White House announced a 25% tariff on select high-end AI chips under a Section 232 national-security order to spur domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The measure excludes chips and derivatives for U.S. data centers, startups, non-data-center consumer applications, and some public-sector uses, with Commerce Secretary discretion for further exemptions and hints of broader tariffs on semiconductors in the future.

via Reuters|

#ai-chips #business #data-centers

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Lower Drug Prices in New U.S. Deal

Johnson & Johnson has reached a voluntary agreement with the U.S. government to improve access to medicines and lower costs for Americans, including discounts and tariff exemptions, while also investing $55 billion in U.S. manufacturing and research, with new facilities announced in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

via Johnson & Johnson|

#business #cost-reduction #johnson-and-johnson

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Advance Humanoid Robots for Factory Deployment by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid Atlas robots at its Georgia factory from 2028 to automate high-risk and repetitive tasks, with expansion into assembly and complex operations by 2030, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in manufacturing.

via CNBC|

#ai-automation #atlas-robot #humanoid-robots

business1 month ago•4 min saved

US Manufacturing Sector Continues Decline with PMI at 47.9

US manufacturing sector contracted for the 10th consecutive month in December, with the ISM PMI dropping to 47.9, the lowest since October 2024, largely due to ongoing tariffs and weak demand, leading to declining factory employment and elevated input costs. Despite some positive signs from AI investments and tax cuts, structural issues and tariff impacts continue to hinder recovery, with a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs expected in early 2026.

via Reuters|

#business #economic-outlook #factory-contraction

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Again Amid Government Shutdown

Trump Mobile has delayed the launch of its gold-colored T1 smartphone, blaming the US government shutdown for disrupting shipments and regulatory processes. Originally scheduled for release in late 2023, the device's delivery has been pushed to January 2024, amid ongoing operational challenges and changes in marketing claims about US manufacturing. The company operates as a virtual network using existing carriers and has faced criticism over its supply chain and production claims.

via Fortune|

#business #government-shutdown #smartphone-delay

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Stratechery's 2025 Year in Review

The 2025 Stratechery Year in Review highlights the year's focus on AI advancements, Big Tech competition, and America's manufacturing challenges, with insights from numerous articles, interviews, and updates that analyze industry trends and strategic shifts.

via Stratechery by Ben Thompson|

#ai #apple #big-tech

business2 months ago•10 min saved

Apple's Manufacturing Academy Boosts US Industry Innovation and Profits

Apple is investing in US manufacturing by providing technical support and training to small manufacturers through its Manufacturing Academy, including developing AI tools to improve quality control, which benefits both the companies and Apple's broader strategic interests in domestic production.

via WIRED|

#ai-technology #apple #business

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

JD Vance Discusses Economy and Cost of Living in Pennsylvania

Vice President JD Vance visited Lehigh Valley to promote the administration's economic policies, emphasizing support for American manufacturing and job retention amid rising unemployment and economic concerns.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#economy #jd-vance #jobs

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Rising Costs and Preferences Shape the Holiday Tree Market

Despite rising prices due to tariffs and most artificial Christmas trees being made overseas, Americans continue to prefer fake trees for convenience, cost, and allergy reasons, leading to limited US production and reliance on imports from China and other countries.

via ABC News|

#artificial-christmas-trees #business #consumer-preferences

business3 months ago•4 min saved

US Manufacturing Faces Continued Decline Amid Tariff Concerns

US manufacturing has been in decline for eight consecutive months, with the PMI dropping to 48.7 in October due to subdued new orders, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing impact of tariffs, which have hurt exports, increased costs, and slowed production, despite government efforts to stimulate the sector.

via Reuters|

#business #economic-impact #ism-pmi