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Trucks at a diesel fueling station, Sept. 4, 2026, Fairview, Tenn.
Energy
Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Rattle Republicans as Midterms Approach
Some are contemplating extreme steps that economists warn could only increase pain for consumers.
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U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 performs aerobatic maneuvers on the second day of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 14, 2023.
Aerospace
Pentagon Investigates 'Shipment Issue' After China Obtains Parts From F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
The components were on the way from Australia to the U.S.
September 24, 2026
Pirelli
Automotive
Pirelli Bets $1.2B to Expand U.S. Plant With Autonomous Modular Robotics
The tire maker expects the project to create 1,000 jobs.
September 23, 2026
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Energy
Trump Speculates on Diesel Export Ban as High Prices Ripple Across the Economy
It’s all a matter of supply and demand.
September 23, 2026
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Sept 17, 2026.
Supply Chain
Trump Shattered Canada’s Old U.S. Relationship; Carney Is Building a New One in Europe
For Canada, it means undoing reliance developed over nearly 40 years.
September 22, 2026
A man rides past an operating oil pumpjack in Cabimas, Venezuela, Aug. 31, 2026.
Software
World Leaders Grapple With Climate as Fuel Prices, AI and Disasters Complicate Things
Climate change is "driving up food prices and wider inflation."
September 21, 2026
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Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Preps Atlas Humanoids for U.S. Assembly
September 21, 2026
Vicor Corp
Power Part Maker Vicor Buys 120 Acres in New Hampshire to Boost U.S. Supply Chain
September 18, 2026
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American Piping Products Acquired by Private Equity Firm
September 17, 2026
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Consumer Product Giants Join Forces on Packaging R&D
September 17, 2026
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GM and Lockheed's Weapons-Making Pact Is Already Delivering Missile Parts
September 17, 2026
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America's Transformer Crisis Is a Sign of What's Coming
September 16, 2026
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When AI Joins the Team, Decision-Making Has to Change
September 16, 2026
The HyFlex Compact from Hitachi Energy.
Hitachi Energy Commits $528M to Expand Mississippi Transformer Operations
September 16, 2026
Cassandra Sotos, co-owner and CEO of AmpRx, poses for a portrait at the company's warehouse Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
U.S.-Canada Trade War Straining Small Business Costs
September 16, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists as he arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa, Sept. 1, 2026.
Why Canada? America's Northern Neighbor Seems an Unlikely Target for a Trade War
September 14, 2026
Horse Powertrain
Powertrain Maker Selects Michigan for North American HQ
September 11, 2026
Visitors tour a Johnson & Johnson's booth promoting medical machines at the medical service sector for China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at the Shougang venue in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
China Hopes to Agree with U.S. on Tariff Reductions at 'Early Date'
September 10, 2026
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September 3, 2026
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Operations
Surprise Shift in Global Manufacturing Forecast Leaves Key Markets Far Behind
Global factories are poised for growth, but consumer uncertainty threatens the recovery's stability.
September 9, 2026
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Supply Chain
$1.2B Rare Earth Metal and Magnet Facility Breaks Ground in South Carolina
The 800,000-square-foot site expects commissioning to begin in 2028.
September 9, 2026
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Automotive
U.S. Banning Dairy Products, Most Alcohol From Canada
The new limits include various Canadian wines and spirits.
September 9, 2026
Workers in the manufacturing plant of Ideal Roofing, Ottawa, Aug. 25, 2026.
Supply Chain
Trump Widens Trade War With Canada Beyond Tariffs
The U.S. banned some products after Canada's retaliatory tariffs took effect.
September 9, 2026
Fuel prices are displayed outside a truck stop Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Fairview, Tenn.
Energy
Fuel Prices Were at Record Labor Day High in U.S. Thanks to Iran War, Refinery Issues
Diesel-heavy freight systems face higher transportation costs that are being passed on to customers.
September 8, 2026
Workers install a tunnel‑boring machine at a factory in Jinhu county in eastern China's Jiangsu province on Aug. 25, 2026.
Automotive
China's Exports Pick Up in August, Jumping 25% as Trade Surplus Widens
People have raised concerns over China's ballooning trade surplus.
September 8, 2026
A Bombardier Global Express business jet approaches for landing in Lisbon, on June 13, 2023.
Aerospace
Trump Threatens to Ban Aircraft Sales from Canadian Jetmaker Bombardier
Unless it manufactures planes in the United States.
September 8, 2026
Heven Aero Tech
Aerospace
Hydrogen-powered Drone Maker Opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The company said it will provide hundreds of jobs nationwide over the coming years.
September 4, 2026
Ev Battery
Automotive
A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures
A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.
August 31, 2026
A pint of Guinness beer is poured on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2023, in Bellows Falls, Vt.
Supply Chain
Police Looking for $155K Worth of Stolen Guinness Stout
Drivers pulled up to an industrial park and hauled away trailers containing about 800 barrels.
September 4, 2026
A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025.
Automation
Brazil’s Senate Passes Rare Earth Minerals Regulation, Challenging China's Domination
Boosting exploration of rare earth elements for a wide range of products, including EVs.
September 3, 2026
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Supply Chain
Pabst Blue Ribbon Offers $20,000 Reward to Help Find Its Missing Beer
More than 1,600 cases went missing over two weeks ago.
September 3, 2026
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Supply Chain
Foreign Tariffs Made U.S. Whiskey Cheaper — Depending on Where You Live
Prices went up in a pair of top whiskey-producing states.
September 3, 2026
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Supply Chain
Northern Tool Reshores from Mexico, ‘Insources’ to Improve Quality
The toolmaker is also re-sourcing its supply chain to move as much back to the U.S. as possible.
September 3, 2026