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Ford to Restart India Plant, Defying Trump’s Domestic Agenda

The engines will not be exported to the U.S., but it’s unclear which countries they will be sent to, a source told Bloomberg. An announcement is expected as early as this week.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Alcoa: High US Aluminum Prices Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Alcoa said U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum cost it $69 million more than the prior quarter, although higher domestic prices for the metal helped offset the hit. 

October 23, 2025
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Manufacturing CEOs Want Canada to Mirror Trump Tax Cuts

Manufacturers are telling the Canadian government to take inspiration from Donald Trump’s tax cuts to help businesses remain competitive as they face cost pressures and uncertainty.

October 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canadian Hockey Stick Factory Fends Off Trump Tariffs

As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.

October 8, 2025
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Mexico Risks New Tariff Hit on $15 Billion of Truck Exports

Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.

October 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics

The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.

September 24, 2025
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Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US

The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.

September 23, 2025
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US Companies Expect Lower Sales in China on Tariffs

Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies that responded to a survey said the new tariffs have reduced expected revenue for their China operations in 2025.

September 10, 2025
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US Firm Agrees to $500M Investment in Pakistan for Minerals

A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.

September 8, 2025
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Trump’s Manufacturing Revival Faces Sharp Job Losses

Manufacturing payrolls fell for the fourth straight month in August, slipping by 12,000 from a month earlier, Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Sept. 5 showed.

September 5, 2025