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FCC grants Netgear a temporary import pass for future routers, sparking manufacturing questions
policy1 month ago

FCC grants Netgear a temporary import pass for future routers, sparking manufacturing questions

The FCC granted Netgear a conditional, temporary approval to import its future consumer routers, modems, and gateways into the United States through October 1, 2027, citing a Pentagon finding that these devices do not pose a national-security risk—despite the broader router ban targeting foreign-made hardware. The approval hinges on a detailed US-manufacturing plan that Netgear has not publicly disclosed, and the company’s SEC filings do not confirm such a commitment; Verge has asked both Netgear and the FCC for clarification.

via The Verge|
#fcc#national-security#netgear
Farley warns Chinese cars entering the U.S. would devastate American manufacturing
business1 month ago

Farley warns Chinese cars entering the U.S. would devastate American manufacturing

Ford CEO Jim Farley warned in a Fox & Friends interview that Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market would be devastating for American manufacturing, calling manufacturing the heart and soul of the country and saying Chinese exports could erode it; he also cited data privacy and cybersecurity risks from vehicles with multiple cameras and noted that tariffs have effectively kept Chinese EVs out of the U.S. to date.

via Business Insider|
#business#chinese-cars#ford
Toyota bets on U.S. production with $1B investment in Kentucky and Indiana
business2 months ago

Toyota bets on U.S. production with $1B investment in Kentucky and Indiana

Toyota said it will commit $1 billion at two U.S. plants—$800 million to expand Camry and RAV4 output in Georgetown, Kentucky, and $200 million to boost Grand Highlander capacity in Princeton, Indiana—as part of a broader plan to invest up to $10 billion in U.S. production through 2030, highlighting a strategy to build where it sells amid tariff and regulatory headwinds.

via CNBC|
#business#georgetown-kentucky#investment
Apple Expands U.S. Mac mini Assembly in Houston
technology3 months ago

Apple Expands U.S. Mac mini Assembly in Houston

Apple says Foxconn will begin assembling some Mac mini units at a Houston, Texas plant later this year as part of a broader push to expand U.S. manufacturing, including investing up to $600 billion domestically by 2029. U.S.-built Mac minis will primarily serve the domestic market while production for overseas orders continues in Asia. Apple is also expanding AI server manufacturing in Houston and opening an Advanced Manufacturing Center to train workers.

via MacRumors|
#apple#foxconn#houston
Trump Bets Big on U.S. Rare-Earths With $1.6B Investment
business4 months ago

Trump Bets Big on U.S. Rare-Earths With $1.6B Investment

The Trump administration announced up to $277 million in direct funding and up to $1.3 billion in loans to USA Rare Earth to bolster domestic supply chains for rare earth minerals and magnets, taking about 16 million shares plus a warrant for 17.6 million more as part of broader government equity stakes in private firms. The effort, aiming to reduce China’s dominance in critical materials, includes a Texas mine slated for 2028 and an Oklahoma magnetics project, and comes amid scrutiny over Cantor Fitzgerald’s ties to Commerce Secretary Lutnick.

via The New York Times|
#business#cantor-fitzgerald#commerce-department
VW weighs scrapping US Audi plant over tariff costs
business4 months ago

VW weighs scrapping US Audi plant over tariff costs

Volkswagen is considering abandoning its plan for a major Audi factory in the United States due to President Donald Trump’s automotive tariffs, with the CEO citing a $2.5 billion hit in the first nine months of 2025 and a 45% drop in German investment in the US in 2025 as duties took hold, amid continued trade uncertainty and potential new levies.

via Semafor|
#audi#business#tariffs
GM Moves Buick Envision Production Back Home to Kansas City for U.S. Market
business4 months ago

GM Moves Buick Envision Production Back Home to Kansas City for U.S. Market

GM will shift the Buick Envision’s successor from China to Fairfax Assembly in Kansas City for vehicles sold in the United States, starting in 2028, while models for other markets could still be produced in China. GM says the move strengthens its domestic manufacturing footprint amid tariffs on imports and a push to boost U.S. jobs, noting previous investments and related plant expansions (such as Equinox production in Kansas City). Tariffs on foreign-made cars have been around 25% in recent years.

via CBS News|
#buick-envision#business#gm
US Hits AI Chips with 25% Tariff in Bid to Build Domestic Chip Industry
business4 months ago

US Hits AI Chips with 25% Tariff in Bid to Build Domestic Chip Industry

The White House announced a 25% tariff on select high-end AI chips under a Section 232 national-security order to spur domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The measure excludes chips and derivatives for U.S. data centers, startups, non-data-center consumer applications, and some public-sector uses, with Commerce Secretary discretion for further exemptions and hints of broader tariffs on semiconductors in the future.

via Reuters|
#ai-chips#business#data-centers
US Manufacturing Sector Continues Decline with PMI at 47.9
business4 months ago

US Manufacturing Sector Continues Decline with PMI at 47.9

US manufacturing sector contracted for the 10th consecutive month in December, with the ISM PMI dropping to 47.9, the lowest since October 2024, largely due to ongoing tariffs and weak demand, leading to declining factory employment and elevated input costs. Despite some positive signs from AI investments and tax cuts, structural issues and tariff impacts continue to hinder recovery, with a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs expected in early 2026.

via Reuters|
#business#economic-outlook#factory-contraction
Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Again Amid Government Shutdown
business5 months ago

Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Again Amid Government Shutdown

Trump Mobile has delayed the launch of its gold-colored T1 smartphone, blaming the US government shutdown for disrupting shipments and regulatory processes. Originally scheduled for release in late 2023, the device's delivery has been pushed to January 2024, amid ongoing operational challenges and changes in marketing claims about US manufacturing. The company operates as a virtual network using existing carriers and has faced criticism over its supply chain and production claims.

via Fortune|
#business#government-shutdown#smartphone-delay