In this edition, we’re taking a break from the tariff talk—although it's not completely absent—and shifting focus to manufacturing operations, regulations, and, in a couple of cases, aspirations. To kick it off, our top story examines how the EPA’s new deregulatory mission could affect the chemical industry, followed by Big Pharma’s take on reshoring. Further down: Gen Z shows significant interest in skilled trades, John Deere cuts the cords, and more. 

   — Jennifer Ramsay