Manufacturing Holds Steady – But Cost Pressures Build for Shortliners
U.S. manufacturing may be holding steady, but rising input costs and global pressures are starting to reshape the outlook for shortline equipment makers.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry Responds to Passing of One Big Beautiful Bill
Trump’s recently signed budget legislation, dubbed the Big Beautiful Bill, is drawing strong support from corporations and small businesses, especially within the manufacturing sector.
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Tariff Pause Puts Shortliners in the Crossfire
As President Trump hits pause on new tariffs for most countries — with China remaining the exception — both global farm equipment giants and North American shortliners are navigating uncertainty. The existing 10% tariff on imports holds steady, but future shifts remain on the table.
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Missouri Leads in Manufacturing Jobs
Missouri has outperformed the nation in creating manufacturing jobs. Approximately, 35,000 have come on board since 2010.
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Six Steps to Implementing AI in Manufacturing
From product design and development to final delivery, AI is already being utilized in modern manufacturing factories to streamline production.
Read moreSupercharging Industrial Construction
The rate of construction spending on U.S. manufacturing facilities has reached its highest point this millennium
Read moreManufacturing Employment Share 20% Higher in Right-to-Work States
Right-to-work states have seen a significant bump in manufacturing employment compared to non-right-to-work states
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Commentary: Consider This an Opportunity to Reset
A crisis offers an opportunity to reset the business and to raise the internal sense of urgency to make changes. Consider these strategies during this drama
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See Compensation for Manufacturing Workforce in These States
Take a look at the annual compensation for manufacturing employees in these states, plus the states’ percentage of workforce employed by manufacturing and the sector’s economic output.
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