Government
Trump announces John Deere factory will build only excavators made in US(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that John Deere will invest $70 million to build a new excavator factory in North Carolina that will manufacture the… Read More
Government
Two Trump cabinet officials join forces to ‘make manufacturing great again’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Wednesday they are joining forces in an effort to help bolster U.S. Read More
World
Mercedes-Benz says it’ll make another car in AmericaMercedes-Benz plans to get around imported vehicle tariffs by making a vehicle in the United States. The German automaker announced last week it will move production of a “core… Read More
Politics
US steelmakers back Trump’s tariff plans amid steep foreign competition(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Some U.S. steelmakers are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to place tariffs on China, Mexico and other countries, according to The Wall Street Journal. American… Read More
Jobs, Missouri
Missouri’s economy, manufacturing outperform other Midwest states(The Center Square) – Missouri’s monthly jobs report showed the state’s economy continues to create jobs while the Midwest is losing manufacturing jobs. Missouri’s non-farm payroll employment increased by 5,200… Read More
Missouri
Missouri Chamber consultant sees manufacturing renaissance, ongoing labor challenges(The Center Square) – Manufacturing in Missouri is undergoing a rebirth with a solid foundation for long-term sustainability, according to a consultant’s commentary provided by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Economy, Missouri
Missouri economy expanding as manufacturing sector adds jobs, increases wages(The Center Square) – Missouri is in an expansionary economy, according to a survey conducted by economists in the Midwest. Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for May was 51.2, an increase… Read More
State Government
Parson signs $15 million manufacturing bill in St. LouisST. LOUIS, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a $15 million manufacturing bill in St. Louis last week designed to increase production of technology and medicine in… Read More
Economy
Manufacturing leaders: American businesses face major issues due to inflationary pressure(The Center Square) – Several manufacturing and business leaders are concerned about how inflationary pressures are hurting businesses through heightened input and transportation costs. Participants at a round table event on… Read More
National, Opinion
Op-Ed: Senator Josh Hawley Champions America First PoliciesSen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is a leading conservative who is fighting for the America First agenda. Recently, Hawley introduced the “Make in America to sell… Read More