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Manufacturing
Apple is making its most decisive move yet to reduce reliance on China. By the end of 2026, the company plans to assemble all iPhones bound for the U.S. market in India, signaling a bold new chapter in its global supply chain strategy. This ambitious transition will require Apple
Manufacturing
Nvidia, the powerhouse behind the global AI chip revolution, announced a landmark initiative to manufacture its AI supercomputers entirely in the United States — a first for the company. Over the next four years, Nvidia plans to produce up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure through a series of strategic
Pharmaceutical
In a bold move signaling its deepening commitment to the U.S. market, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis announced plans to invest $23 billion over the next five years to dramatically expand its American footprint. The investment includes the construction of six new manufacturing facilities, expansion of three existing ones, and
Automotive
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially surpassed Tesla in annual sales and vehicle deliveries, marking a major milestone in the global EV race. In a Monday earnings release, BYD reported an impressive $107 billion in 2024 revenue, outpacing Tesla’s $97.7 billion. The Shenzhen-based automaker also delivered a
Automotive
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai is set to unveil a sweeping $20 billion investment into U.S. manufacturing and onshoring efforts, a move that includes a new $5 billion next-generation steel plant in Louisiana. The announcement is expected to be made Monday at the White House alongside President Donald Trump, Hyundai
Automotive
Tesla has issued a major recall affecting 46,096 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a faulty piece of exterior trim that may detach while the vehicle is in motion—posing a serious safety risk to other drivers. The recall, filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Real Estate
Just outside Austin, in the fast-growing suburb of Georgetown, Texas, a quiet revolution in homebuilding is underway. What looks like a conventional neighborhood at first glance reveals itself to be a groundbreaking innovation in construction: the world’s largest 3D-printed housing community. This futuristic development is the result of a
Military & Defense
Anduril Industries, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, has landed a major $642 million deal with the U.S. Marine Corps. The 10-year contract is aimed at defending military bases from small, explosive drones—similar to those used in Ukraine—through the Marine Corps Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MCI-CsUAS)
Manufacturing
Siemens has officially inaugurated its $190 million, 500,000-square-foot electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The site will produce critical electrical infrastructure to support the growing demand from data centers and AI-driven industries, reinforcing Siemens’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and job creation in the U.S. Scaling Production
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
E-commerce
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order could shake up the way Americans shop online. While his sweeping tariff threats have been unpredictable, a 10% tax on Chinese goods is set to take effect on Tuesday, alongside a little-known but crucial provision: the closure of the de minimis loophole. What
Economy
A Pew Research poll in 2024 revealed that only 23% of Americans viewed the U.S. economy positively. However, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) painted a different picture, showing the economy grew from $27.72 trillion in 2023 to $29.17 trillion in 2024. With more income