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World Leader Refuses to Take Trump’s Calls After Vicious Spat With Ally
India’s Prime Minister has been ignoring President Donald Trump’s calls after the U.S. announced it was moving forward with devastating tariffs on Indian products. The president has tried repeatedly to get Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone...
For This Tractor Manufacturer, Tariffs Are Making Competition Even Stiffer
Agco for years has been trying to boost its business in the U.S., where it has held the No. 3 spot in essentially a three-company farm-equipment market. The Duluth, Ga., company doesn’t have enough U.S. sales to justify moving more production out...

Senator Tammy Baldwin pushing for more shipbuilding to take place in the U.S.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Senator Tammy Baldwin made an appearance in Green Bay on Tuesday, meeting with local leaders in the manufacturing industry, to push for more shipbuilding to take place in America, rather than overseas. Right now, China is...

A U.S. tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It's a big deal to some shoppers and businesses
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK - Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump's agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods and resetting global...

House Select Committee on CATL IPO: JPMorgan Chase is 'exposing itself and American investors to serious regulatory, financial' risks
Jamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co. | WikipediaJamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Wikipedia John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has raised concerns about...

Venezuela deploys warships as U.S. destroyers loom off coast
Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Maduro. In a video on social media, Defense Minister...

U.S.-German partnership back on track under Merz
German-American ties have strengthened under Chancellor Merz, fostering cooperation despite lingering political and strategic differences. June 5: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) at the White...

Propain Bicycles Opens North American Headquarters in Vancouver
Propain Bicycles, a German-born mountain bike company that specializes in premium mountain bikes, recently opened its North American headquarters in Clark County to better serve rides across the U.S. and Canada. The new headquarters is led by...

Natus Medical Incorporated Files Response to U.S. International Trade Commission's Investigation
Intends to defend itself against Ceribell's complaint while preserving competition in the industry and improving the quality of patient care MIDDLETON, Wis., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natus Medical Incorporated ("Natus" or the "Company"), the...

How Cisco Systems’ CIO is rethinking work in an AI-powered world for the company’s 10,000 IT employees
Fletcher Previn says advancements in generative artificial intelligence are leading him to rethink workflows not just for Cisco Systems’ 10,000 IT workers, a department that operates on a $1.54 billion annual budget, but also the broader employee...
Hyundai officials say $5 billion more will be invested in U.S.
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) officials do not have a specific breakdown of how an additional $5 billion U.S. investment by Hyundai Motor Group may impact its hiring and production goals. A Monday press release out of Seoul, South...

Bengal-MC Air Cushion Catamaran Aims To Be The Navy’s Future Ultra-Adaptable Combat Ship
The U.S. Navy has ambitious plans for a new breed of smaller fast combatant vessels that can swiftly expand the surface fleet’s capacity, and that possess some critical features of modern warship acquisition: affordability, adaptability, and the...

US stock market surges as Nvidia nears all-time highs: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally as Wall Street awaits earnings
U.S. stock market on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, is navigating a mix of cautious optimism and strategic positioning. Investors are closely monitoring Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report, which could set the tone for the broader technology...
Nissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology in new e-Power dedicated engine
Nissan has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray1 technology—marking a world-first application in automotive engines Nissan has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray1 technology—marking a world-first application in...

Moog Celebrates Grand Opening of Operations Training Center Strengthening Workforce Skills and Regional Manufacturing
East Aurora, NY — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, today proudly hosted the grand opening of its new...

Apple opens first U.S. manufacturing academy in Detroit with MSU partnership
Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional ChamberSandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional Chamber Apple has opened its first manufacturing academy in the United States, choosing downtown Detroit as its location. The...

LP Building Solutions named one of America’s Top 25 Manufacturers
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named to the 2025 IndustryWeek 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers list, debuting at No. 24 out of 500 eligible companies. The annual list highlights...

Brazil’s Industry Confidence Falls in August to Lowest Since 2023
Brazil’s Industrial Confidence Index (ICI), published by FGV IBRE, fell 4.4 points in August to 90.4, the lowest reading since October 2023. It was the sixth consecutive monthly drop this year, and the three-month average slipped 2.8 points to...

Air Force OKs use of Sig Sauer M18 pistol after airman's death
A person looks at a pistol made by the Swiss arms manufacturer Sig Sauer during the 29th edition of the Lausanne International Arms Exchange in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2023. The Air Force Global Strike Command on Sunday approved the continued...

List of countries pulling package shipments to US grows as Trump’s tariffs take hold
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