Category: Factories and Manufacturing

Dear A.I. Companies: This Is Why America Hates You (and What You Can Do About It)

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We won’t get fooled again.
China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi

The New York Times – Business:
China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.
Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?

The New York Times – Business:
The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
California Forever’s Ambitious Plan Faces Another Setback

The New York Times – Business:
A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder.
U.S. Diesel Prices Set New High

The New York Times – Business:
Because of the war in Iran, the cost has climbed past the record it reached in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” restructuring.
Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.
In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
Shein’s Lackluster Debut Shows a Fast-Fashion Model Left Behind

The New York Times – Business:
Squeezed by new trade rules, shrinking market share and labor concerns, Shein’s share decline in Hong Kong on Tuesday is a sign investors have moved on.
Pennsylvania’s A.I. Gold Rush Meets Second Thoughts

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Amid a backlash, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pumping the brakes on enormous data centers. But in a region scarred by the collapse of the steel industry, some welcome billions in construction.
Pennsylvania’s A.I. Gold Rush Meets Second Thoughts

The New York Times – Business:
Amid a backlash, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pumping the brakes on enormous data centers. But in a region scarred by the collapse of the steel industry, some welcome billions in construction.
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.