It's pretty clear where our IndustryWeek manufacturing community's heads were over the past seven days as election-related coverage accounted for half of our Top 10 most popular content in our latest Weekly Reads. The conclusion of the Boeing strike, long-lived manufacturing companies and big job cuts at Nissan also attracted significant attention. Our Top 10 list is as follows:
How Stanley Black & Decker Would Deal with New Trump Tariffs: Moving production to the United States, CEO Don Allan said, is unlikely “because it’s just not cost-effective.”
Boeing Strike Ends with Workers Accepting Significant Pay Raises: Boeing strike concludes as workers agree to significant pay raises, allowing aircraft production to restart. The 33,000 employees had been on strike since September 13, seeking higher wages and other economic benefits.
Century-Old Manufacturing Companies: A Celebration Of US Longevity: Enjoy this NEW IndustryWeek gallery honoring U.S. manufacturers that have achieved the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more in business.
Washing-Machine Tariffs Come Out Clean, Sparkling for US Manufacturing: Trade experts can learn from the success of this Trump-era policy.
Nissan Announces 9,000 Job Cuts, Slashes Sales Forecast: “Facing a severe situation, Nissan is taking urgent measures to turnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business capable of swiftly adapting to changes in the market,” a company statement said.
Hurricane Helene Exposes a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Vulnerability: Quartz mining in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, highlights the problem of 'single point of failure.'
Trump Wants More Tariffs. Is That a Good Idea for US Manufacturing? With the election rapidly approaching, we examine the signature manufacturing economic policies of candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to see what’s at stake for the companies that make things in the United States.
Trade, Regulations, Outsourcing, Forecasting: The Issues Shaping the Election for Industrial Products Companies: It's mission critical for IP leaders to monitor changing regulations that may reshape the industry and have a general understanding of its implications for their business.
Manufacturing Policy Recommendations for President-Elect Trump: Explore the policy suggestions from manufacturing advocacy groups for the next Trump administration, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support, regulatory relief, and energy reform.
So That Happened: Another UAW Win and No Election Excuse Here: IndustryWeek editors look into those, as well as cybersecurity warnings for Rockwell and Mitsubishi, a sweet nomination opportunity, and how two industrial companies are giving back.
