The United States gradually lost manufacturing jobs from the peak of 19.5 million in 1979 to 17.3 million by early 2000. However, after China was granted Most Favored Nation status that year, the loss of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. accelerated dramatically as...
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National Defense Authorization Act Strengthens Berry Amendment
This week, congress passed FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which, if signed into law, would support U.S. manufacturing and strengthen the Berry Amendment. Many associations have urged President Trump to quickly sign the bill into law before the end...
3M to Advance Operating Model, Improve Cost Structure, and Accelerate Innovation
Enhanced operations and marketing capabilities position company to better capitalize on global trends ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global economy shifts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M (NYSE: MMM) is advancing its operating model,...
Refugee risks everything on NYC’s garment industry — one $350 sweatshirt at a time
An Eritrean refugee is again risking everything for a new future — launching a casual street wear line with a “Made in New York” guarantee. “Hopefully this galvanizes people and inspires others to make clothing right here in New York,” said designer Áwet Woldegebriel,...