Tag: #manufacturing

Caterpillar Q1 Sales and Profit Jump 22% as Tariff Costs Trim Margins

Caterpillar's Q1 sales rose 22% to $17.4B and EPS increased, but higher tariff-related manufacturing costs trimmed profit margins.

$CAT, #caterpillar, #earnings, #manufacturing, #construction

Two chemical leaks at South Carolina solar factory reignite fight over siting near schools

After two March chemical incidents at Silfab Solar in Fort Mill, officials paused high-risk operations as parents and lawmakers push tighter rules.

#southcarolina, #solarpower, #chemicalsafety, #schools, #manufacturing

U.S. launches sweeping Section 301 probes into global ‘excess capacity,’ widening tariff threat beyond China

USTR opened Section 301 investigations into 16 economies over alleged state-driven overcapacity in steel, autos, batteries and solar, reviving tariff fights.

#trade, #tariffs, #manufacturing, #section301, #ustr

Punjab Unveils Menu-Style Subsidy Policy to Lure $9 Billion in Investment

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rolled out Punjab’s Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026, offering customizable subsidies and 15-year incentives to draw $9B.

#punjab, #india, #investment, #subsidies, #manufacturing

China Sets Modest 2026 Growth Target as Beijing Doubles Down on AI-Driven Industrial Policy

Premier Li set a 4.5%–5% 2026 growth goal while unveiling bigger AI, advanced manufacturing and green-tech bets backed by bonds and state investment.

#china, #ai, #industrialpolicy, #growth, #manufacturing