Economy Nov 09 American manufacturer General Electric to divide into 3 public companies By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Economy Nov 01 U.S. manufacturing growth slows in October amid supply chain issues 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. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Nation May 01 Watch 11:11 Roads to Recovery: How the pandemic is accelerating workforce training 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… By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber
Economy Apr 12 WATCH: Biden tells execs U.S. needs to invest, lead in computer chips 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. By Tom Krisher, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press
Economy Mar 01 U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high 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. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
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
Oct 29 Watch 6:57 How the pandemic has shifted U.S. labor from services to goods The last major economic report before Election Day indicates a 7.4 percent growth rate in economic output during the year’s third quarter. It’s a sharp rebound from the record plunge of the previous quarter, and the fastest pace since World… Continue watching
Sep 09 WATCH: Biden aims to rebuild ‘blue wall’ in appeal to autoworkers By Alexandra Jaffe, David Eggert, Associated Press The Democratic presidential nominee's first pandemic-era campaign trips beyond his home in Delaware are taking him to all three states, an indication of how closely Biden's electoral prospects are tied to his ability to flip those political battlegrounds. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 6:31 How the pandemic is reshaping American manufacturing By Paul Solman Long before the coronavirus pandemic, manufacturing in the U.S. was transformed -- and with it, daily life. Now COVID-19 is delivering a new blow to the industry. But some companies are pivoting to create the personal protective equipment that the… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 7:53 Analyzing the long-term value of Trump’s Carrier agreement By PBS NewsHour President-elect Donald Trump’s deal with United Technologies will preserve 1,100 jobs in the state of Indiana, thus appearing to validate a central promise of his campaign. But questions remain: Is this sort of agreement viable? What is the future of… Continue watching