You can't get enough of the Trump administration, most notably its actions with regard to tariffs. Are they on? Are they off? Who benefits? Who is harmed? More than half of IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads for the first full week of March relate to the Trump administration one way or another. Looking beyond that hot topic, Kubota tractor manufacturing continues to attract attention, as does building a collaborative manufacturing culture.
Without further ado, here is the Top 10 most-consumed content items over the past seven days on IndustryWeek.com.
As Tariffs Concerns Grow, Where Is the USMCA? Dispute resolution mechanisms and a looming review in 2026 may shape the future of North American trade.
How Kubota Tractor Manufacturing Farms Technology: Knowing the right tech crop to harvest and where to plant the silicon.
Manufacturers Down on Trump; Loathe Tariffs: 'No clear plan on tariffs. On again/off again. NOBODY works like that in manufacturing.'
American, European Investors to Take Over Chinese Company's Stake in Panama Canal Ports: A U.S.-led consortium, including BlackRock and an Italian maritime company, purchases majority stake in Panama Canal ports for $22.8B, distancing Panama from Chinese influence following pressure from Trump.
Trump to Enact Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, Despite Business Community Opposition: The on-again/off-again nature of tariff announcements has created challenges and uncertainties for U.S. industries, with concerns about the long-term economic impacts and potential retaliatory measures from trading partners.
Trump's Second Term: Likely Directions for Labor Policy: A close look at what the early months of the second Trump administration hints at for union policy to come.
ABB Joins Manufacturers Responding to Growing Electricity Demands: ABB today announced over $100 million in investments to support expanded production capacity in two manufacturing sites.
Alcoa CEO: Tariffs Would Decimate Aluminum Sector, Not Protect It: A 25% tariff would cost the U.S. aluminum industry tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, Bill Oplinger told an investment bank conference.
Auto Suppliers Beware: Bribes Are Illegal. There Is No Gray Area: Global executives complain about complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. My recommendation: Stop whining, please.
How Do You Build a Collaborative Manufacturing Culture? A NAM/Babson College study found that empowered teams subscribe to five essentials.
