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Bridgestone Closing Tire Plant in Tennessee, 700 Workers Face Layoffs
The factory was the company's first tire-producing facility in North America.
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Master Lock Closing Headquarters, Leaving Wisconsin After More Than 100 Years in State
The parent company is consolidating operations in Illinois.
January 24, 2025
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Rivian Teases 'Eyes-Off' Driving System by Next Year
The technology would allow drivers to complete other tasks while behind the wheel.
January 24, 2025
People shop for Black Friday deals at a Walmart store in Rochester, New York, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Trump, Who Pledged Cheaper Prices and Lower Interest Rates, Faces a Transformed Economy
The surprising resilience of the economy may keep borrowing costs higher.
January 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is shown on screens as he addresses via remote connection a plenary session in the Congress Hall, during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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Trump Promises Global Elites Lower Taxes If They Bring Manufacturing to U.S.
He threatened to impose tariffs if they don’t.
January 24, 2025
A Boeing plane displayed during a debut for employees and media of the new jet in Renton, Wash. U.S., Feb. 5, 2018.
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Boeing Took Nearly $3 Billion Hit in Q4
Losses were related to strike, layoffs and troubled government programs.
January 24, 2025
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Engineering Claims Four Spots in Study's Top 10 Employable Degrees
Also see the five "least employable degrees."
January 24, 2025
President Joe Biden test drives a Hummer at the General Motors Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant during a tour, Nov. 17, 2021, in Detroit.
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Michigan EV Industry Responds to Trump Policy Changes
"We've got to move forward."
January 24, 2025
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Pasta Manufacturer to Open First U.S. Plant in Central Pennsylvania
Il Pastaio plans to build a 71,300-square-foot facility.
January 24, 2025
Jeff Morgan, President of EWA Warrior Services, a Sigma Defense Division, is joined by representatives from the office of Congressman Dale Strong, Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, representatives from Huntsville mayor’s office, Tommy Battle, and members of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce for the opening of the new Huntsville office.
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Sigma Defense Opens New Facility in Alabama
The new facility is the third building added to the Huntsville campus.
January 24, 2025
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Automation Supplier Tavoron Acquired by Private Equity
Tavoron's companies include JHFOSTER, HTE Technologies and Accu Tech.
January 24, 2025
CSX locomotives rest together on tracks at CSX North Framingham Yard, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Framingham, Mass.
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Union Pacific and CSX Both Deliver Solid Results While Preparing for Possible Impact of Tariffs
Tariffs on trading partners of Mexico and Canada could hurt the imports railroads deliver.
January 24, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions from reporters as he makes his way to a meeting of the Liberal caucus in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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Trudeau Says Americans Will Pay More Whenever Trump Decides to Impose Tariffs on Canada
The tariffs risk upending the markets for autos, lumber and oil.
January 24, 2025
The Ford company logo is seen, Oct. 24, 2021, on a sign at a Ford dealership in southeast Denver.
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Ford Recalls More Than 270,000 Broncos, Mavericks Due to Loss of Power
The problem is related to a battery that has "internal manufacturing defects."
January 24, 2025
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Purdue Pharma Owners to Pay $7.4B in Settlement to OxyContin Lawsuits
The Sacklers agreed to pay up to $6.5 billion and give up ownership of the company.
January 23, 2025
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Metric Worm Gears Provide Smooth Transmission of Power
The selection includes stainless steel, aluminum bronze and nylon gears.
January 23, 2025
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IDEC Safety Controller Simplifies Designs
The FS1B Safety Controller handles what would otherwise take multiple modules.
January 23, 2025
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Metalformers Begin New Year with Optimism
Just 11% anticipated a drop in economic activity in the coming weeks.
January 23, 2025
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Ati Motors Raises $20M for Global Expansion of its AI-Powered Robotics Workforce
Ati Motors tripled order performance in Q4 of 2024.
January 23, 2025
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AED Foundation Report Shows Necessity for New Labor Mobility Pathways
The equipment industry can anticipate losses without experienced American technicians.
January 23, 2025