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DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant
After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Industry study tracks China tariffs’ added costs to importers and consumers
The duties created $3 billion a year in direct expenses on apparel, footwear, furniture and travel goods from the country, according to research from trade groups.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators
The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to keep warehouse workers safe
The company, which faces $60,269 in fines, said it strongly disagrees with the agency’s allegations and intends to appeal.
By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience
The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Automakers face Senate probe over forced labor in supply chains
The chamber’s finance committee is questioning major manufacturers following reports of materials linked to the Xinjiang region of China.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Why Ohio is attracting more manufacturing investments
Growing investments from companies like Ford and Intel highlight the state's tax and talent benefits.
By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity
Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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FMC examines shipping line compliance on anti-retaliation
The agency is asking some of the largest carriers to provide information on how they're adhering to provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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7 ways the Biden administration intervened in US supply chains this year
The government took multiple actions this year, including legislation to oversee ocean carriers and funding for domestic EV battery supply.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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3M to discontinue use of ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025
The decision follows increasing regulatory and legal pressure on the company to stop the use of the potentially harmful chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Postal Service to acquire 66,000 EVs by 2028
The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of next year.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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USTR extends China tariff exclusions another 9 months
The exemptions on more than 352 products have caused concern among some in Congress who worry about the trade representative picking “winners and losers.”
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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USTR blasts WTO after panel rules against steel, aluminum tariffs
The trade organization rejected U.S. claims that the duties were necessary for national security reasons.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Biden visits new TSMC plant in push to expand US chip production
The visit came as the chipmaker began construction of another plant in Arizona, and the U.S. advocates for a more resilient chip supply chain.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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FMC to review over 175 shipper complaints against ocean carriers
The agency unveiled preliminary guidance on how it would handle potential charge violations of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Global IndustrialOSHA’s top 10 workplace hazards and how to prevent them
Towards the end of every year OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) releases its list of the top 10 safety violations, which includes the specific number of violations reported in each category. Why is this list essential?
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout
The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsSenate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk
The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days paid sick leave.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsHouse passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Zinc-based storage manufacturer delays production to capitalize on federal tax credits
Eos Energy Enterprises is pushing this year's orders to 2023 to take advantage of energy storage benefits outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, CEO Joe Mastrangelo said.
By Stephen Singer • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown
The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsPotential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal
An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Biden proposes new sustainability rules for federal suppliers
Companies with more than $7.5 million in federal contracts would be required to disclose emissions.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 15, 2022
