Archive snapshot · Industrials
Thu, Aug 27, 9:32 PM ET
US-Canada trade war intensifies as Canada targets US steel, aluminum with retaliatory tariffs
Canada will impose tariffs on over 300 US metal products starting Sept. 8, escalating the tit-for-tat trade fight that industry groups warn will raise costs for
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SpaceX plans $100B spaceport in Louisiana on former ExxonMobil land
The investment includes a propellant production facility and vehicle processing on land previously owned by ExxonMobil.
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Industry rejects Bill Gates' call for a robotics and AI tax to slow labor replacement
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argues companies can currently write off robots as business expenses, incentivizing machines over humans, but critics say the id
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Big box retailers use tariff refunds for price cuts, cost offsets
Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe's offset higher costs.
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UPS preps higher holiday surcharges for 2026 starting Sept. 27
The added fees come as the carrier prepares for US volume to jump 24% from Q3 to Q4.
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New York City bill could shake up Amazon, FedEx delivery operations
The Delivery Protection Act aims to hold Amazon accountable, but a report warns it could raise shipping costs and slow service in the city.
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DOE proposes $10M for critical minerals research and development
Funding will target heavy rare earths, gallium, copper and other critical minerals used in key energy technologies.
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Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker is doubling capacity at its US plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
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Electric Boat and NEIT to establish submarine workforce training center in Rhode Island
The General Dynamics subsidiary aims to hire 8,000 workers across US shipyards and created an employee incentive to boost production for its $76.6 billion Navy
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Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions
The retailer's focus on transportation efficiency is part of a larger goal to optimize its supply chain.
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H&M, Inditex and PVH's garment supplier accused of union-busting in Turkey
Union employees of a Turkish supplier for the apparel brands said they should not remain silent while union rights are being violated.
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Corona and Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez joins Constellation Brands as the unit's chief supply chain officer after roles at Suntory and Brown-Forman.
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