manufacturing

Bonus depreciation for manufacturing plants now!

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” budget bill could dramatically accelerate investments in domestic manufacturing by allowing companies to fully depreciate their production facilities in the first year, but the bill is under threat in Congress from Republicans concerned about its impact on the federal debt.

One of the keys of the bill is its revolutionary way of applying bonus depreciation to the construction of entire buildings involved in production and manufacturing, not just upgrades...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bonus-depreciation-for-manufacturing-plants-now

Is the US economy about to collapse?

Blame spread like wildfire over the United States’ first-quarter GDP numbers. 

President Donald Trump pinned Q1’s contraction on the prior Biden administration, while analysts from across the aisle claimed that the GDP shrinkage was exclusively Trump’s fault for initiating a multifront trade war.

With so many fingers pointed at so many targets, the Q1 GDP data must have been an absolute disaster, right?

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20 company reactions — good and bad — to Trump’s tariff war

As the U.S. tariff war escalates under the Trump administration, companies across industries are scrambling to adapt, with some seeing opportunity and others bracing for impact.

From automakers pausing production to tech giants reshuffling supply chains, the ripple effects of new trade policies are reshaping business strategies, investor expectations and global relationships. 

Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown of how major players are reacting to the mounting pressure of tariffs and retaliatory...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/20-company-reactions-good-and-bad-to-trumps-tariff-war

Empowering Women: A Collaborative Initiative in Manufacturing and Engineering

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) have teamed up to enhance support and growth for women in the fields of manufacturing and engineering. This collaboration introduces a special membership deal for those who sign up with both organizations. The...

https://fullavantenews.com/new-partnership-unites-women-in-manufacturing-and-engineering/?lang=es

Navigating the Post-Launch Landscape: Key Strategies for Automation Success

When businesses dive into automation, the journey doesn’t end with the initial purchase. As Warren Arnold and Joe Shaw from Dematic point out,achieving lasting success hinges on proactive planning,equipping your team,and maintaining adaptability. In this casual chat, they share insights on common pitfalls in automation projects and what companies shoudl keep in mind as they […]

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https://fullavantenews.com/to-succeed-with-automation-focus-on-what-comes-after-go-live/?lang=es

Unveiling the Origins of iPhones: An Insight into Apple’s Worldwide Supply Network

Amid escalating trade tensions and new tariffs, the Trump management is once again pushing for iPhone production to return to American soil. During a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, “Absolutely. [Trump] believes we have the labor, we have the workforce,...

https://fullavantenews.com/where-iphones-really-come-from-a-look-at-apples-global-supply-chain/?lang=es

Look to short-haul freight as an economic bellwether

Chart of the Week: City Outbound Tender Volume Index, Long Outbound Tender Volume Index – USA SONAR: COTVI.USA, LOTVI.USA

Demand for short-haul truckloads (under 100 miles, or COTVI) has grown over the past year, while long-haul volumes have declined significantly. This shift is largely due to long-haul trucking being supplanted by intermodal transport, as shippers use containers as rolling storage in response to rising inventory costs and full warehouses. Looking at COTVI can help us decode...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/look-to-short-haul-freight-as-an-economic-bellwether

Liberation Day triggers panic mode for manufacturers

Despite solid fundamentals, sentiment in the U.S. manufacturing sector has mostly been informed by buzzy anxieties over economic growth.

Take durable goods, for example: After a surprising beat on new orders in January, analysts expected a correction in February. Instead, new orders for durable goods grew 0.9% month over month (m/m) against consensus expectations of a 1% m/m drop, while January’s growth was revised up to 3.3% m/m.

SONAR: U.S. core durable goods orders, in millions USD (white,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/liberation-day-triggers-panic-mode-for-manufacturers

Automotive resurgence? Hyundai’s $21B bet on the US

The American automotive industry finds itself at a critical juncture in 2025, with conflicting signals about its future trajectory. On one hand, recent announcements of major investments and the looming threat of tariffs point to potential growth. On the other, the industry continues to grapple with ongoing challenges that have led to job losses and production cuts in recent years. As automakers and policymakers navigate this complex landscape, the question remains: Is the U.S. auto sector...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automotive-resurgence-hyundais-21b-bet-on-the-us

New American Industrial Alliance grows as tariffs boost domestic manufacturing

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Formic, a robots-as-a-service automation provider for U.S. manufacturers, has joined the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA) to grow accessible automation and workforce training initiatives in the U.S.

The company told FreightWaves in an email that the decision comes in the face of rising tariffs as more and more...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-american-industrial-alliance-grows-as-tariffs-boost-domestic-manufacturing

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