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Trump Administration to Evaluate Potential Leases for Seabed Mining of Critical Minerals
A company wants to mine the ocean floor for deposits of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals.
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Bundles of copper cables sit at a plant that produces parts for large electric vehicles in Mexico City, on April 2, 2025.
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World's Supply of Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Concentrated in Fewer Countries
Without access to reserves, U.S. manufacturers have a harder time competing.
May 21, 2025
Miners work at the D4 Gakombe coltan quarry in Rubaya, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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Congo's Coltan Miners Dig for World's Tech, Struggle Regardless of Who Is in Charge
"We can't continue like this."
May 19, 2025
Inside Boeing's new Dormagen warehouse.
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Boeing Opens New Commercial Parts Warehouse in Germany
The near 50,000 square foot warehouse will store more than 9,000 different Boeing parts.
May 16, 2025
An Intel chip is displayed during an event called AI Everywhere in New York, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Intel is introducing new products that are designed to be used with AI powered computers and applications.
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Potential U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Boom Complicated by Economic Policies
Changes could slow the U.S. from holding a competitive edge in artificial intelligence development.
May 15, 2025
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Walmart Says It Will Raise Prices Due to Tariff Costs
Grocery sales helped fuel the retail giant's strong first-quarter numbers.
May 15, 2025
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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, left, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, second left, Chinese ambassador to the World Trade Organization Li Chenggang, second right, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, right, attend a bilateral meeting between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
China Blasts New U.S. Rule Banning Use of Huawei's Ascend Advanced Computer Chips
May 15, 2025
President Trump during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, May 12, 2025.
What's Next with Trump's Trade War Truce with China?
May 15, 2025
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte talks to journalists as he arrives for NATO's informal meeting of foreign ministers in Antalya, southern Turkey, Thursday, May 15, 2025.
NATO's Procurement Agency Under Investigation for Alleged Corruption Linked to Military Contracts
May 15, 2025
President Donald Trump listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during an event about investing in America in the Cross Hall of the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington.
Trump Rescinds Limits on AI Chip Exports
May 14, 2025
A container ship is moored at the port of the port of New York & New Jersey, Elizabeth, N.J., May 12, 2025.
Trump Trade War Faces Legal Challenge
May 14, 2025
Thai officials show samples of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States which they said they seized at Bangkok Port during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Thai Officials Seize Over 200 Tons of Illegally Imported Electronic Waste from the U.S.
May 14, 2025
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Metalworking Machinery Orders Jumped 20.5% in March
May 12, 2025
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, left, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, May 12, 2025.
U.S., China Agree to Pause Trade War
May 12, 2025
A collection of Barbie dolls are placed into a cart in Bowling Green, Ky., on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
Toys Become the Latest Symbol of Trump's Trade War
May 12, 2025
A 13-year-old private Boeing aircraft that President Donald Trump toured on Saturday to check out new hardware and technology features, and highlight the aircraft maker's delay in delivering updated versions of the Air Force One presidential aircraft, takes off from Palm Beach International Airport, Feb. 16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Trump Defends the Prospect of Qatar Gifting Him Air Force One
May 12, 2025
A forklift worker transports goods at a warehouse in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Puerto Rico Seeks to Lure Manufacturing
May 12, 2025
Boeing 737 MAX airliners are pictured at the company's factory on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Renton, Wash.
European Union Publishes U.S. Product Hit List Amid Tariff Drama
May 8, 2025
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China Tariff Crunch Not Going Anywhere: 4 Moves to Make Now
It's "lazy" to spread tariff-related cost increases across all customers.
May 8, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Capitol Hill, May 6, 2025.
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U.S. Officials to Meet with Chinese Delegation in First Major Talks of Trade War
The Geneva meeting would mark the most-senior known conversations between the two countries in months.
May 8, 2025
A worker removes plastic sheets after setting up a booth at a mall in Beijing, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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China Rolls Out More Stimulus, Agrees to Trade Talks as Tariffs Hit Economy
Trump's tariffs have begun to take a toll on its export-dependent economy.
May 7, 2025
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Evaluating Reshoring Decisions
Here are four key tenets on which to focus.
May 6, 2025
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Trump's Tariffs Loom Over the Economy as Shipments from China Fall
Massive, unpredictable taxes on imports could mean emptier shelves and higher prices — perhaps within weeks.
April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington.
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Ukraine Says It’s Poised to Sign Key Mineral Resources Deal With U.S. on Wednesday
Ukraine's key manufacturing materials include titanium, lithium, uranium, graphite and manganese.
April 30, 2025
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UPS to Cut 20,000 jobs, Close Some Facilities
The company is drastically reducing the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.
April 29, 2025
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Phishing Attacks Lead to Theft in the Shipping Industry
Double brokering is the predominant worry among freight brokers, with 50% calling it their top concern.
April 23, 2025
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4 Challenges Facing Industrial Procurement Organizations
Identifying and mitigating global supply chain issues.
April 23, 2025
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Former Tesla Officials Debut Supply Chain Platform
Atomic says companies can begin seeing results “within an hour.”
April 22, 2025
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Building Cyber Resilience into Supply Chains
The ripple effects mean supply chain cyber resilience, not just security, must be a core focus.
April 17, 2025
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Manufacturing Machinery Orders Climb in February
Through the first two months of the year, orders were up nearly 9%.
April 16, 2025
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Helping U.S. Manufacturers Navigate Tariffs with Automated Documentation, Compliance Management
WATCH: Manufacturers often don’t know of a shipment issue until it’s being held up by customs.
April 16, 2025
Eggs displayed in a grocery store in Carmel, Ind., April 9, 2025.
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Marshmallow 'Eggs' — or Even Potatoes — Could Wind Up in Easter Spreads
With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives.
April 14, 2025