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business12 days ago•3 min saved

Ford Seeks US-Built Advantage in Fresh USMCA Talks

Ford CEO Jim Farley urged negotiators to reward automakers that mostly build in the U.S. under a reworked USMCA and to penalize those that rely on imports, as talks reopen. Ford produced more than 2 million U.S.-built vehicles last year (exporting about 311,000) and imported roughly 378,000 of its 2.2 million sales; GM and Toyota remain heavier importers, fueling Ford’s push for a level playing field. Trade groups urged a stable extension of USMCA amid a broader administration review of the pact, underscoring the auto sector’s importance in the talks.

via CNBC|

#auto-industry #business #domestic-production

health15 days ago•4 min saved

FDA Names Seven Firms for PreCheck Pilot to Grow Domestic Drug Manufacturing

The FDA selected seven companies to participate in its new PreCheck Pilot Program aimed at accelerating the development of domestic drug manufacturing, expanding capacity, and strengthening the U.S. drug supply chain. The two-phase program will offer early technical guidance (Phase 1: Facility Readiness) and enhanced pre-submission engagement (Phase 2) to bring drugs to market faster; participants include Amneal (Long Island, NY), Cellares (Bridgewater, NJ), Eli Lilly (Lebanon, IN), FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (Holly Springs, NC), Kriya Therapeutics (Durham, NC), Kyowa Kirin (Sanford, NC), and Regeneron (Saratoga Springs, NY).

via fda.gov|

#biotechnology #domestic-production #fda

politics19 days ago•34 min saved

Army Bases Turn Into Domestic Mineral Hubs

The US Army will allow several companies—REalloys Inc., Titan Mining Corp., ioneer Ltd., and Energy Exploration Technologies Inc.—to build critical minerals processing plants at U.S. military bases, including locations like Toole Army Depot (UT), Pine Bluff Arsenal (AR), and Anniston Army Depot (AL). The initiative aims to boost domestic production of rare earths, graphite, lithium, and boron and reduce reliance on imports (notably from China), strengthening the defense-industrial base.

via Bloomberg|

#critical-minerals #domestic-production #military

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump taps DPA to bolster U.S. glyphosate and phosphorus production

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides (Roundup), citing defense and food security; the move aligns with the Make America Healthy Again stance amid ongoing controversy and lawsuits over glyphosate's health effects, and tasks the Agriculture Secretary with implementing expanded production while highlighting U.S. reliance on limited domestic producers and potential supply-chain vulnerabilities.

via CNBC|

#defense-production-act #domestic-production #glyphosate

policy5 months ago•20 min saved

Bipartisan push for $2.5B federal agency to boost critical minerals

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion federal agency to accelerate the domestic production and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthen national security.

via AP News|

#bipartisan #critical-minerals #domestic-production

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Walmart Celebrates U.S. Manufacturing Revival and Entrepreneurial Growth

Walmart's CEO John Furner announced increased investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers, emphasizing the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing for business, employment, and supply chain flexibility, while still sourcing globally due to climate and economic factors, amidst trade policy uncertainties.

via CNBC|

#business #domestic-production #jobs

business10 months ago•4 min saved

Apple's $600 Billion Investment to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $600 billion investment to build 79 factories across the U.S., aiming to create a domino effect in manufacturing, but the company will still largely produce iPhones in China and India due to existing supply chain factors and workforce challenges.

via Fortune|

#apple #business #domestic-production

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Zelensky Highlights Ukraine's Domestic Arms Production and Defense Priorities

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that nearly 60% of weapons used on the front line are domestically produced, highlighting Ukraine's significant expansion of its defense industry, including new missile and drone production initiatives, as part of its efforts to reduce reliance on foreign arms and strengthen its military capabilities.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#defense-industry #domestic-production #ukraine

energy-and-environment11 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Boosts Critical Minerals Supply with $1 Billion Investment

The U.S. Department of Energy announced nearly $1 billion in funding opportunities to strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals and materials, including initiatives for technology development, capacity expansion, and recycling, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources and enhance national security and industrial competitiveness.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|

#critical-minerals #domestic-production #energy-and-environment

health11 months ago•2 min saved

FDA Launches PreCheck Program to Strengthen U.S. Drug Manufacturing and Reduce Dependence on China

The FDA announced the new PreCheck program to enhance U.S. drug manufacturing by streamlining regulatory processes and encouraging domestic production, aiming to reduce reliance on overseas sources for pharmaceuticals and active ingredients, with a public meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025.

via fda.gov|

#domestic-production #drug-manufacturing #fda

business11 months ago•1 min saved

White House Adviser Predicts Apple Will Make Investment Commitment

Apple is set to announce a new $100 billion pledge to boost domestic manufacturing in the U.S., adding to its previous commitments of $500 billion in investments over four years, including new factories and R&D jobs, as part of its broader strategy to increase U.S. production and employment.

via Yahoo Finance|

#apple #business #dollar100-billion-pledge

business1 year ago•6 min saved

Wyoming's New Rare Earth Mine Sparks Industry Excitement

Ramaco Resources is excavating a new Wyoming mine that contains high concentrations of rare earth elements, aiming to become a major domestic supplier and reduce reliance on China. The company plans to process these minerals to meet over 10% of U.S. demand, competing with MP Materials, which is backed by government investment. Ramaco emphasizes its resource's superior quality, especially for heavier rare earths, and seeks government support for establishing a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

via Forbes|

#business #critical-minerals #domestic-production

business1 year ago•3 min saved

US Pentagon Invests in Rare Earths to Reduce Dependence on China

The Pentagon is becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company, to secure supply chains for critical minerals used in military and industrial applications, amid concerns over China's export restrictions and the need for domestic production.

via Washington Technology|

#business #china-export-restrictions #domestic-production

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Intel Secures $7.9B CHIPS Act Grant Amid Funding Adjustments

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel $7.865 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon. This funding supports Intel's transition to a foundry model and its $100 billion domestic investment plan, despite recent financial challenges and workforce reductions. The initiative aligns with the Biden Administration's goal to reduce reliance on foreign chip production and strengthen U.S. economic and national security.

via TechCrunch|

#biden-administration #chips-act #domestic-production

defense-industry2 years ago•5 min saved

"DOD's Initiative to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chain from Mine to Magnet"

The Defense Department is working to establish a "mine-to-magnet" supply chain for rare earth materials, crucial for manufacturing permanent magnets used in various U.S. military weapons systems. With a focus on domestic supply chains, the DOD has awarded over $439 million to develop rare earth element supply chains, aiming to achieve a sustainable, mine-to-magnet supply chain capable of supporting all U.S. defense requirements by 2027. Several companies, including MP Materials, Lynas USA, Noveon Magnetics, TDA Magnetics, and E-VAC Magnetics, have received significant funding to establish rare earth mining, processing, and magnet manufacturing capabilities within the U.S., reducing reliance on foreign sources and enhancing national security.

via Department of Defense|

#defense-department #defense-industry #domestic-production