Manufacturing

Can Factory Jobs Be Made in America Again?

Tony Mecia · February 28, 2017 12:15 pm

Automation can make U.S. manufacturing more competitive while increasing the number of skilled jobs available for humans. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Beltway Confidential

Robots create American jobs, not destroy them

Rebecca Henderson · February 25, 2017 12:00 am

Manufacturing Optimism

Tony Mecia · February 24, 2017 7:00 am

President Trump personally visited Boeing — a major manufacturing exporter — to celebrate the unveiling of its impressive new Dreamliner. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Trump’s focus brings renewed optimism to America’s manufacturers

Jay Timmons · February 24, 2017 5:03 am

Conservatives have long blasted Ex-Im as corporate welfare, and during the campaign Trump said it should be abolished. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Better ways to boost manufacturing and jobs

Washington Examiner · February 22, 2017 5:00 am

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban on Tuesday predicted the U.S. will see greater change in the jobs market and economy over the next three years than it has the last three decades. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Mark Cuban makes major jobs prediction for next 3 years

Anna Giaritelli · February 15, 2017 2:53 am

Trump talks up economic issues after difficult third week

Trump talks up economic issues after difficult third week

Anna Giaritelli · February 11, 2017 1:16 am

Twenty years ago, Bill Clinton's administration was busy negotiating with China for normal trade relations. China's economy was growing rapidly, its manufacturers were inexpensive and American firms looked with relish on a market of 1 billion customers with fast-growing incomes.

Beltway Confidential

How welfare reform can inform a better trade policy

Michael Barone · February 10, 2017 5:05 am

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing executive departments and agencies to expedite reviews and approvals of proposals to build new manufacturing facilities in order to spark more investment in American manufacturing. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump orders feds to reduce permitting issues for manufacturers

Kyle Feldscher · January 24, 2017 7:09 pm

President Trump will meet Tuesday with automakers to stress the importance of making cars in America. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump meets with auto executives to pitch US manufacturing

Kyle Feldscher · January 24, 2017 12:27 pm

President Donald Trump will hold a series of meetings Monday with business and labor representatives, before meeting with congressional leaders. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump starts ‘busy week’ with manufacturers meeting

Pete Kasperowicz · January 23, 2017 12:32 pm

Manufacturing CEOs readying for the expected Trump expansion

Manufacturing CEOs readying for the expected Trump expansion

Salena Zito · January 22, 2017 5:00 am