U.S. Starts Investigation Into Imported Planes and Parts
The Trump administration could use the investigation to impose new tariffs on imported planes, jet engines and other aerospace parts.
Factories and Manufacturing
Can President Trump Turn Back the Economic Clock?
The president thinks he can return America to manufacturing glory — but the cycles of economic history are hard to break.
Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In
Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.
U.S. Textile Industry Rejects Bessent’s Suggestion Boom Times Are Over
A textile trade association that has backed President Trump’s trade strategy took issue with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remark that emphasized “precision manufacturing” over clothing and fabrics.
Trump to Sign Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
Trump Administration Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs
The planned concessions to give automakers more time to relocate production to the United States would still leave substantial tariffs on imported cars and car parts.
IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion Domestically in Latest Tech Sector Pledge
The announcement comes as the Trump administration pressures firms to expand their U.S. manufacturing.
Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry
The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.
Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry
The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.
Canada Conditionally Waives Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S.-Made Cars and Trucks
Companies that make cars in Canada will be exempted provided they keep up production.