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    The Economy

    ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Registers Lowest Reading Since July 2023

    Nov. 1, 2024
    11 out of 16 manufacturing industries reported contraction in October.
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    Trade

    US Announces New Restrictions on AI Chip Exports

    Jan. 13, 2025
    The new rules will take effect in 120 days, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, giving the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump time to potentially make ...
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    Trade

    US Trade Deficit Widens in November on Imports Jump

    Jan. 7, 2025
    Importers are likely eyeing negotiations involving a U.S. dockworkers' union as they try to reach agreement on a new labor contract with their employer group before a Jan. 15 ...
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    The Economy

    The Biggest Manufacturing Stories We Discussed on Video in 2024

    Jan. 2, 2025
    IndustryWeek's Production Pulse video series included several important discussions about key moments in the past year's manufacturing environment.
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    The Economy

    US Fed Cuts Key Rate a Quarter Point, Signals Fewer Cuts Ahead

    Dec. 18, 2024
    In updated economic forecasts published alongside the decision, members of the Fed's rate-setting committee penciled in just two quarter-point rate cuts in 2025, down from an ...

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    Leadership

    Tips for Manufacturers to Prepare for President Trump's Trade Policies

    Dec. 12, 2024
    Assessing risks and planning early will keep companies agile if and when massive changes to international trade policies go into effect.
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    The Economy

    US Finalizes Tariff Hikes on More China Green Tech Imports

    Dec. 11, 2024
    Rates for solar wafers and polysilicon are due to double in January to 50%, while those on certain tungsten products will rise from zero to 25%.
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    Strategic Planning & Execution

    Four Strategic-Planning Scenarios for 2025

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    Policy changes make agility essential for manufacturers' success in the new year.
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    Leadership

    Trump Still Opposes US Steel Sale to Nippon [So That Happened]

    Dec. 4, 2024
    IndustryWeek editors look into that story and trading in soup for shoulder pads, hospitals adapting to IV bag shortages and more depressing statistics in cyber crime.