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AMT NOW Issue #162

by AMT
Jul 09, 2025

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Major Win for US Manufacturers: One Big Beautiful Bill Signed Into Law

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025, delivering a package of long-sought tax incentives, investment opportunities, and financial relief measures to revitalize manufacturing. Read full article.


The Latest Manufacturing Economic Outlook

Our economy is continuously evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. Join us on Aug. 7 for the Summer Economic Update Webinar to learn about the latest economic trends, discuss emerging challenges, and receive an updated machinery forecast. Register Now.


News You Can Use


By the Numbers

Demand for Manufacturing Workers Remains Elevated After Employment Gains Flatten

Manufacturing employment has plateaued yet remains 5% above the average level from the end of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) to the beginning of the COVID recession (July 2009 to February 2020). Despite this moderation in employment gains, job openings remain over three times higher than the average in the same interrecession period after declining from their peak in April 2022.

To learn how labor market conditions could affect demand for manufacturing technology, register now to attend AMT’s Summer Economic Webinar on Thursday, Aug. 7, and the MTForecast 2025 conference in Schaumburg this October.


Upcoming Events

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  • July 16, 2025: AMT Meetup in Detroit, Michigan.

  • July 30, 2025: AMT Meetup in Carmel, Indianapolis.


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