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Manufacturing
The parts of the economy that make stuff are in a bit of a slump
Jun 5, 2024
The government reports construction spending fell for a second month in April. And factory orders were up less than 1% after being revised down for March.
April factory orders were up, slightly, for third straight month
Jun 4, 2024
The 0.7% increase signals a healthy tone for manufacturing, at least relative to recent weak readings for construction and consumer spending.
Farewell, Chevy Malibu
May 31, 2024
GM will discontinue the once-popular mid-price family sedan in late 2024, to make way for more EV production at its plant in Kansas City.
What motivates companies to replace workers with machines?
May 30, 2024
A labor shortage in manufacturing seems to be tempting them.
One of China's hottest toys sold millions. The inventor made $830.
by
Jennifer Pak
May 9, 2024
A person who comes up with a good idea might not always reap the rewards in China's manufacturing ecosystem.
Electric aircraft companies are scrambling toward FAA certification as funding gets tight
by
Henry Epp
May 6, 2024
The goal: an electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically.
Looking for a “fresh start” amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 2, 2024
The federal government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
For public good, not for profit.
Boeing failures are a case study of America's manufacturing "dark age"
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 24, 2024
A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.
Once again: Who pays for tariffs on Chinese steel?
by
Henry Epp
Apr 17, 2024
As the Biden administration proposes tripling duties, experts recall how previous tariffs mainly hit American consumers and industries.
Yellen's in China to deliver a message: Stop making so much stuff!
Apr 5, 2024
The booming U.S. economy is giving her leverage on trade as Western economies try to prevent a wave of cheap Chinese goods hitting the market.