Tariff talk and what's going on with the Panama Canal continue to attract the attention of the IndustryWeek manufacturing community in the past seven days. News about Honeywell, CES, Tesla and ICE help round out the latest IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads.
The Top 10 are:
Condemnation of Trump's New Tariffs from Auto, Consumer Goods Groups: The imposition of tariffs by President Trump on Canada, Mexico and China triggers concerns about disruptions to U.S. manufacturing, supply chains and consumer prices, drawing widespread condemnation from various sectors.
Washing-Machine Tariffs Come Out Clean, Sparkling for US Manufacturing: Trade experts can learn from the success of this Trump-era policy.
Honeywell to Split into Three Separate Companies: Following General Electric's lead, Honeywell unveils plans to split into three divisions - aerospace, industrial automation and advanced materials - to unlock value and meet market demand.
Panama Launches Audit of Canal Port Operator Amid Trump Threats: Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the waterway.
Coolest Things That I Saw at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show: Senior Technology Editor Dennis Scimeca discovered technologies that ran from the practical, to the impressive and the just plain weird.
Explainer: What Employers Should Know about ICE: Best practices for employers concerned about immigration enforcement.
Why Are You Running Your Company Without a Pricing Team? Pricing decisions are often reactive, based on crude cost-plus formulas or gut instinct. This approach is not just outdated; it’s reckless.
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest Dwindled: Over decades, a shift in US military strategy, larger carriers and the growth of commerce on the West Coast deemphasized US involvement.
Panama to Curb China's Influence Over Canal Following Trump Pressure: Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and Panama's decision to drop out of China's Belt and Road Initiative reflect evolving US-Panama relations.
Musk Retreats From Tesla’s 2025 Growth Forecast: Retooling work for the latest Model Y and a shortage of batteries are factors. The EV market leader’s shipments rose slightly during Q4 but larger incentives lowered the price per vehicle by about 10%.
