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Laboratorios Jayor is investing US$19.3 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Pilar, Argentina, which will include a new production line and increase capacity by 50%.

The article discusses Europe's need to regain competitiveness and achieve strategic autonomy in the face of lagging behind the US and China in technology and manufacturing.

Workers at Whirlpool are protesting job cuts in Iowa while the company increases production in Mexico, despite support for Trump's tariffs.

The US has imposed significant tariffs on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos to bolster domestic manufacturing and address unfair subsidies.

Panasonic has decided to outsource its television sales in Europe and the US to the Chinese electronics giant Skyworth as part of an effort to improve profitability in its TV business.

A Czech decoration manufacturer claims that Italians are learning from their techniques while China is merely copying their designs.

Novartis announced plans to build eleven new factories in the USA, attributed to tariff policies advocated by President Trump.

The article discusses the decline of American manufacturing jobs as a consequence of an overvalued dollar and systemic economic imbalances.

Rauma Marine Constructions emphasizes the importance of security, including cyber protection, as they build four modern warships for the Finnish Defense Forces and two icebreakers for the US Coast Guard.

The article explores Guinea-Conakry's strategic importance as a key bauxite supplier amidst competition between China and the US for resources vital to the electric vehicle industry.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a A$3.9 billion investment in a facility for nuclear submarine production, part of a broader AUKUS collaboration with the UK and US.

The article critiques the ongoing American political focus on revitalizing the manufacturing sector as nostalgic and largely unrealistic.

China is considering establishing a fund to promote manufacturing investments in the US ahead of the upcoming Xi-Trump summit.

Taiwan has refused US requests to transfer significant semiconductor production operations to the United States, stating that it's impossible to move its semiconductor ecosystem.

The recent trade agreement between the US and India signals a shift in the global manufacturing landscape, seeking to reduce dependence on China.

The story discusses how the Chinese glass manufacturer Fuyao, which opened a factory in Ohio, has become a competitive threat to local industries despite initially being welcomed as a job savior.

The article argues that the US can benefit from China's industrial 'overcapacity' rather than viewing it negatively, as it reflects China's efficiency in manufacturing.

Mexico's imports remain highly concentrated in a few countries, with the majority coming from the United States and China in 2025.

South Africa has achieved full membership in the African Export-Import Bank, gaining access to an $8 billion financing package to enhance various industrial sectors.

The United States has reactivated the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year, allowing eligible African countries to export certain products to the U.S. duty-free, which comes as a relief for agricultural and manufacturing exporters.

US President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on India, decreasing them from 50% to 18% as of February 2.

An investigation by US Senator Chuck Grassley has uncovered 890 accounts at Credit Suisse that may have connections to Nazism, including accounts linked to the German Foreign Ministry and an arms manufacturing company.

US President Trump has announced a tariff reduction on India, lowering it from 25% to 18%, which Prime Minister Modi has expressed gratitude for, potentially boosting India's electronics exports and manufacturing sector.

The Trump administration has officially launched 'Project Vault', a strategic reserve project valued at $12 billion aimed at countering China's dominance in critical minerals essential for manufacturing.

On the New York stock market, optimistic perceptions about the U.S. economy led to a significant rise in the Dow Jones average by over 500 points.

The Trump administration is launching a $12 billion initiative, known as Project Vault, to reduce US dependence on China for critical minerals essential for high-tech manufacturing.

The political debate in Gothenburg revolves around whether the automotive industry, largely represented by Volvo, should adapt to changing urban needs, with opinions split between potential economic benefits and the current situation's challenges.

The article discusses how nations that prioritize building productive capacity over financial gains are more likely to succeed amidst shifting global perspectives on power and influence.

The article discusses the struggles of Clairton, Pennsylvania, a city heavily affected by steel manufacturing and pollution, while highlighting Donald Trump's promises to revive the local steel industry.

US trade official Lutnick advised Taipei to maintain favorable relations with Trump following a substantial chip manufacturing deal, amidst tensions with Beijing.

The United States condemned Russia's use of the hypersonic Oryx missile in an attack on Ukraine, marking it as dangerous escalation, while Russia claimed the missile targeted an aircraft manufacturing facility.

The article discusses the manipulation of mainstream media in shaping public consent for the US military action in Venezuela.

The Eurasia Group warns that the US may fall further behind China by 2026 due to advancements in technology and manufacturing, with Donald Trump identified as the leading risk to global stability.

The US government has permitted TSMC to import American chip manufacturing equipment to its Nanjing facility, ensuring stable operations and deliveries.