Nation Jan 03 Why Biden cited national security concerns as he blocked a Japanese bid to buy U.S. Steel By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Nation Jan 03 Watch 9:20 America is preparing for a manufacturing renaissance. Will there be enough workers? Previously, we took viewers inside a community college program that is training the manufacturing workers of tomorrow. In the second part of our coverage, we hear from employers about their efforts to recruit new talent and whether a manufacturing renaissance… By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Education Jan 02 Watch 6:42 Community colleges gear up to train workers for America’s proposed manufacturing future In the next decade, millions of manufacturing jobs will open up in the U.S. as workers retire. Meanwhile, the sector is also supposed to add more jobs with help from federal subsidies. But by some current estimates, only half of… By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation Apr 23 Long war in Ukraine highlights need for U.S. Army to modernize ammo production The invasion of Ukraine revealed that the U.S. stockpile of 155 mm shells and those of European allies were unprepared to support a major and ongoing conventional land war, sending them scrambling to bolster production. By Marc Levy, Associated Press
Economy Nov 09 American manufacturer General Electric to divide into 3 public companies It is the culmination of an arduous, years-long reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might that could signal the end of conglomerates as a whole. By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nov 01 U.S. manufacturing growth slows in October amid supply chain issues By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press U.S. companies had been particularly impacted by a rise in COVID cases in many Southeast Asian countries where much of the production of semiconductors for autos and other products takes place. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 11:11 Roads to Recovery: How the pandemic is accelerating workforce training By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber For decades, manufacturers in the U.S. have warned of a massive skills gap: There just aren't enough new skilled workers to make up for older ones who are retiring. In this installment of our series, "Roads to Recovery," NewsHour Weekend’s… Continue watching
Apr 12 WATCH: Biden tells execs U.S. needs to invest, lead in computer chips By Tom Krisher, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press President Joe Biden used a virtual meeting with corporate leaders about a global shortage of semiconductors to push for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Continue reading
Mar 01 U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Manufacturers are reportedly benefiting from a shift in spending, with Americans spending money on homes and other projects rather than going out to restaurants or risking shopping indoors. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Biden signs ‘Buy American’ order, pushes for urgent COVID-19 relief By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to boost government buying from U.S. manufacturers, as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress. Continue reading