Tag: United States

Automotive manufacturing in the United States (US) has continued to show resilience despite higher tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and energy-price pressures, according to Perc Pineda, PhD, Chief Economist at the Plastics Industry Association.

The US administration has announced more than $2 billion in mining and mining-related investments, alongside more than $180 million in mining education and workforce initiatives, as it seeks to strengthen domestic manufacturing supply chains for critical materials.

Manufacturing activity in the United States expanded at its fastest rate in more than four years in July, according to a White House media release, which attributed the performance to President Donald Trump's economic agenda and cited data showing stronger factory output, demand and hiring.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released a new economic analysis detailing how the United States plastics industry is navigating challenges amid macroeconomic growth, international instability, and escalating energy expenses.

The U.S. industrial sector experienced a notable recovery in April, with overall industrial production climbing 0.7%. This positive turnaround follows a 0.3% decrease recorded the previous month, according to the latest data from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Australia and the United States have stepped up efforts to secure critical minerals supply chains, with both governments confirming new investment measures and closer coordination under a bilateral framework.

The Australian Government says more than $5 billion will be delivered to support critical minerals projects tied to advanced manufacturing and supply chains, under a bilateral framework with the United States.

U.S.-based tech company Cirrus360 showcased a new automation system designed for small and medium-sized meat processors at the 2026 International Livestock Congress in Houston earlier this month.

Chemical manufacturing in the United States expanded between 2017 and 2022 even as the broader manufacturing sector saw a decline in establishments, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office have signed a trade agreement that will build new semiconductor factories in the United States.