Posted by LRaup
• 05/17/2013

CBS: Reports show that manufacturing output in the U.S. had its largest decline in six months in April.

National Journal: The U.S. needs to keep a strong influence over foreign nuclear operations.

Reuters: U.S.-EU free trade agreement could expand to include Turkey.

Washington Post: Obama's "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunities Tour" makes a stop in Baltimore, MD.

Washington Post: After a week of controversies, Obama's focus shifts to jobs, skills, and opportunity.

 

Posted by LDonia
• 05/16/2013

Washington Post: Part of Cambodian factory producing shoes for sale in U.S. collapses.

Bloomberg: China believes its economy is being hurt by weak yen.

Washington Post: Production in U.S. factories slowed in April.

U.S. News: Minnesota Senator releases study showing manufacturing sector has left women behind.

Forbes: Ten places lead the U.S. manufacturing revival.

Northwest Indiana Times: Editorial: Buy American for federal projects makes sense.

Washington Post: 3-D printing changes the game of jewelry and craft manufacturers.

Reuters: China warns EU that solar duties would harm trade relations.

CNN Money: EU on cusp of launching investigation into unfair practices by Chinese telecom firm.

Washington Post: Trade group representing U.S. retail industry dismisses plan to improve global factory conditions.

Posted by LDonia
• 05/15/2013

Washington Post: Few U.S. clothing makers signing onto a plan to improve garment factory working conditions.

Bloomberg: Manufacturing slowdown leads to drop in U.S. stocks.

Mass Live: At Eastec, manufacturers focus on importance of keeping production domestic.

New York Times: China joins Arctic Council.

China File: Why can't China make its food safe?--Or can it?

Washington Post: New currency battles loom on the horizon.

Yahoo: E.U. prepared to levy trade warnings against Chinese firm.

New York Times: Package containing suspicious substance leads to temporary closure of U.S. Consulate in China.

Posted by LDonia
• 05/14/2013

Brookings: The key to U.S. manufacturing competitiveness resides in each region.

NPR: Writers discuss the likelihood of improved garment factory conditions given the high demand for cheap clothes.

Wall St. Journal: After four months of disappointing economic data, many economists cut their forecasts for China.

Huffington Post: It's time to re-define "success" for the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Washington Post: Kevin Drum believes robots will take away American jobs.

New York Times: Amtrak unveils plans for 70 new locomotives which will be manufactured in 60 cities across the U.S.

Washington Post: Prices paid by U.S. importers fell for second straight month.

Huffington Post: President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron promoted a broad trade agreement between the U.S.& E.U.

New York Times: Chinese government says it is pushing forward with significant changes to bolster Chinese economy.

Slate: North Carolina debates banning the sale of American-made Tesla cars in the state.

Posted by LRaup
• 05/13/2013

Bloomberg: U.S.-EU trade agreement could ruin connections with other important countries.

Centre Daily Times: In order for U.S. businesses to thrive, global trade must continue to expand.

New York Times: Energy companies are the targets in a new string of cyber-attacks on the U.S.

Washington Post: Virginia will gain a large number of manufacturing jobs by 2017 thanks to tobacco.

Posted by LRaup
• 05/10/2013

New York Times: President Obama shifted his focus to manufacturing during Thursday's appearances in Texas.

USDA: Obama administration is set to award 25 grants for long-term strategies that will bolster U.S. manufacturing.

Washington Post: According to North Korea, U.S.-South Korea meeting is a preface to war.

Washington Post: The U.S. home construction industry is growing faster than it is able to find qualified workers.

Yahoo!: U.S.-EU trade agreement has potential for important changes within both economies.

 

Posted by LRaup
• 05/08/2013

Business Insider: China brands Washington as the "Real Hacking Empire" after the Pentagon's report.

Reuters: Despite China's concerns, the European Union reaffirms benefits of a U.S.-EU trade deal.

Washington Post: Hiring by U.S. employers slowed in April as fewer job openings were posted.

Washington Post: U.S.-South Korea form a strong front against North Korea's threats.

Posted by LDonia
• 05/07/2013

New York Times: Obama administration blames Chinese military for cyberattacks

Washington Post: Head of Small Business Administration says outsourcing has hurt America's competitiveness & innovation

Huffington Post: Garment companies manufacturing in U.S. find ways to keep products affordable for consumers

Industry Week: Chinese electric bus company opens factory in California

USA Today: GM denies using U.S. taxpayer money to fund manufacturing operations in China.

Bloomberg: China announces plans for freer flow of Yuan into and out of the country

Bloomberg: Workplace safety advocates scrutinize Obama's record on factory safety.

Posted by LDonia
• 05/06/2013

New York Times: If market can't do it, U.S. Government should help create new jobs.

Washington Post: Apprenticeships may help the United States create a manufacturing renaissance.

CBS News: Manufacture New York urges garment-makers to produce their clothing in the United States.

Washington Post: Unfilled jobs may reflect employers' reluctance to hire, not un-skilled workforce.

Detroit Free Press: Employers created 165,000 new jobs last month, here are the sectors that saw growth.

CBN: AAM's Scott Paul explains how the U.S. can stimulate its manufacturing sector.

Reuters: Analysts not optimistic about China's imminent economic future.

Huffington Post: After not adding a single manufacturing job last month, the time has come to discuss strategy.

Forbes: The Trans-Pacific Partnership will be a trade game-changer.

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