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💴 This Week in Manufacturing

No one can claim that the manufacturing industry is dull–not after this week! While the mostly unknown U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against the majority of the President’s tariffs, a federal appeals court later reinstated the levies. It’s like an economic ping pong match playing out in high courtrooms.

Today’s commentary from Brett Boyd goes deeper into increased foreign investments in American production, the broader context of May’s PMI data, a potential AI revolution in manufacturing, and provides the perspective needed to stay ahead.

Our headlines this week highlight upcoming innovations in AI for manufacturing, fusion energy, 3D-printing for auto manufacturing, and more!

This week’s first podcast, from The Manufacturing Report, covers the resiliency of a family-owned, American-made tool company. The second podcast, from The Manufacturing Executive, discusses the process of exiting and preserving a manufacturing company.

Finally, this week’s Social Video shows the intrinsic value of buying American made, from companies like Wright Tool Company, from our first podcast. Our Fun Fact showcases the financial investments for more American small businesses.

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⚙ Manufacturing Headlines

• Manufacturers call for national AI policy [DC Velocity]

• 3D-Printed Metal Molds Accelerating US Auto Manufacturing [Ink World]

• Nebraska leading an American manufacturing comeback [Silicon Prairie News]

• LG Energy begins mass production of batteries at US plant [Economic Times]

• Fusion energy: Opportunities for energy innovation [Clean Air Task Force]

COMMENTARY

♨️ Treading the Tightrope of Uncertainty

What a week for American manufacturing. From courtroom drama that sent shockwaves through supply chains to new data showing the sector's continued struggle with contraction, this week encapsulated the challenges facing our 250,000 manufacturing businesses.

Keeping track of the latest developments in domestic manufacturing is only half the battle.

From courtroom debates on tariff viability to the benefits of increased foreign investment to understanding the benefits of AI on even the smallest shop floor. We’re in this together.

Upshot: American manufacturers are adapting to a new reality where domestic production matters more than pure cost optimization.

FROM THE FEED

📱Why should you buy American made?

🤨Did You Know?

SBA reports a

74% increase

in 7(a) loan volume for manufacturers compared to start of the Biden administration.

^{Source: Small Business Administration}

🎧 Podcasts Worth A Listen