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US factory activity hits four-month low as tariffs weaken demand: Report
The survey's measure of new orders received by businesses increased to 55.0 from 53.6 last month
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Trump's tariff threat spotlights US factory plans of pharma firms
Merck & Co., Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co. are among firms that have started US builds since 2023, with construction sites in Delaware, North Carolina and Texas
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Ford forced to idle multiple US plants on China rare earth magnet shortage
Rare earths have become a flashpoint in US-China trade talks, with China using its dominance in these key materials-vital to cars, iPhones and more-as leverage in negotiations
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Weak aircraft demand causes US factory orders to fall in November
There were also decreases in orders for computers and electronic products, and fabricated metal products. But orders for machinery rose as did those for primary metals as well as electrical equipment
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One person dead, several others injured after fire at Tyson Foods plant
One person is dead and several others are injured after an overnight fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, the company said on Friday. Tyson said it was working with local authorities to determine the cause of the fire. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which represents 1,600 workers at the plant, said Friday that a boiler had exploded at the plant. We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends during this difficult time. Right now we are still gathering the facts, but ensuring the safety of our team members is our top priority, and we are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire, Tyson said in a statement. The plant in Camilla, with a population of about 5,000 people, is the largest employer in Mitchell County. Tyson bought it in 2018 as part of its USD 2.16 billion purchase of Keystone Foods. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy down here and Tyson is a major part of that, said Camilla Mayor Kelvin Owens said. O
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US factory production declines in Jan for first time in three months
Excluding autos, manufacturing decreased 0.6% from December, the most since March. It also marked the fourth-straight monthly decline
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US factory output up first time in 3-months on surge in vehicle production
Total industrial production, which includes mining and utilities, jumped 1%, the most since the start of the year
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US factory activity hits two-year low in Dec, casts shadow over economy
President Donald Trump has defended the duties as necessary to protect American industries from what he says is unfair foreign competition
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New orders for US-made goods up 3%, hit 8-month high
US auto sales fell 6.1% in July from a year ago
Fed remains upbeat as US factory, payrolls data point to firming economy
The Fed said it expected that economic activity would expand at a 'moderate pace'
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