What would it take to level the playing field for American manufacturers and make the United States the best place in the world to do business? Amber Thomas, AMT’s vice president – advocacy, and Harry Moser, founder and president at the Reshoring Initiative, discuss federal government actions in the areas of tax, trade, regulations, and workforce that could attract more investment in domestic manufacturing and encourage reshoring.
Manufacturers face a year of transition as 2026 brings renewed growth, driven by technology, defense, and energy investment amid ongoing economic, policy, and global shifts.
Positive GDP projections boost business sentiment across Southeast Asia, while new projects in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam focus on electric vehicles and semiconductors. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $493.1 million in September 2025, a 7.2% decline from August 2025 but an 11% increase from September 2024. Orders through September totaled $3.93 billion, a 17.3% increase over the first three quarters of 2024.
