Reindustrialization

Getting US industrial production unstuck

Industrial production in the United States has been in a rut since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Despite periods of economic growth over the past 15 years, manufacturing output has struggled to regain its pre-crisis momentum. This stagnation presents a significant challenge for policymakers and business leaders alike. 

This is JP Hampstead, co-host of the Bring It Home podcast with Craig Fuller. Welcome to the 14th edition of our newsletter, which asks if industrial policy is the way...

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Better-than-expected industrial production data hides softness

U.S. industrial production increased more than expected in January, driven by a surge in utilities output due to cold weather that obscured underlying weakness in manufacturing and mining, which both declined. The Federal Reserve reported on Friday that industrial production rose 0.5% last month, surpassing economists’ forecasts of a 0.3% gain.

The better-than-expected headline figure comes after a 1% jump in December, which was revised up from the initially reported 0.9% increase. Compared to a...

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El crédito fiscal se actualizaría, expandiría la flota de automóviles de carga ferroviaria de EE. UU.

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La legislación reintroducida el martes en la Cámara de Representantes establecería un crédito fiscal del 10% para ayudar a actualizar y expandir la flota de automóviles de carga de los Estados Unidos. La Ley de Revitalización de Actividad Comercial (Freight Railcar) de 2025 fue reintroducida en la...

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Revisiting the McKinley tariff

In the late 19th century, the United States was in the midst of rapid industrialization and economic transformation. As factories and railroads expanded across the country, a debate raged about how best to protect and nurture America’s burgeoning industries. Into this environment stepped William McKinley, an Ohio congressman (and future president) who would lend his name to one of the most significant and controversial tariff acts in U.S. history.

This is JP Hampstead, co-host of the Bring It...

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Tax credit would upgrade, expand US rail freight car fleet 

Legislation reintroduced Tuesday in the House of Representatives would establish a 10% tax credit to help upgrade and expand the U.S. freight car fleet.

The Freight Rail Assets Investment to Launch Commercial Activity Revitalization Act (Freight Railcar) Act of 2025 was reintroduced in the House by Illinois Republican Rep. Darin LaHood and Democrat Brad Schneider, with 40 original bipartisan co-sponsors.

The bill was originally introduced in 2023.

The three-year, 10% tax credit is designed to help...

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The logistics of moving minerals key to US re-industrialization

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Geoffrey Bailey spoke about his work in organizing logistics for gathering and transporting mineral components to product manufacturers in the U.S.

Bring It Home celebrates the North American manufacturing renaissance, reindustrialization and reshoring taking place across the continent. Its co-hosts are Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown.

Introducing Imerys

Bailey is the logistics...

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Tesla espera comenzar la producción en masa de semi eléctrico a fin de año

Tesla Los ejecutivos dicen que el fabricante de automóviles comenzará a la producción completa de su camión semi eléctrico de clase 8 para fin de año en su fábrica en Reno, Nevada. Tesla con sede en Austin, Texas (NASDAQ: Tsla) Lanzó sus ganancias del cuarto trimestre y realizó una conferencia...

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Tesla expects to begin mass production of electric Semi by year-end

Tesla executives say the automaker will begin full production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck by the end of the year at its factory in Reno, Nevada.

Austin, Texas-based Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) released its fourth-quarter earnings and held a conference call with analysts after the market closed Wednesday.

Tesla is expanding its Gigafactory Nevada to accommodate full production of the Semi, company officials said.

“We just closed up the Semi factory roofing walls last week in Reno,” Travis...

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