Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Manufacturing jobs at risk on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
US President Donald Trump has labelled 2 April as “Liberation Day”, as he looks set to reveal the full extent of his plans for import tariffs. This is expected to include a 25% tariff on all US car imports, a move which is expected to put around 25,000 UK automotive jobs at risk. More via The Manufacturer
Lilly plans to more than double U.S. manufacturing investment since 2020 exceeding $50bn
Eli Lilly and Company has announced plans to bolster its domestic medicine production across therapeutic areas by building four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the United States, bringing the company’s total U.S. capital expansion commitments to more than $50bn since 2020. More via The Manufacturer
Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?
On 2 April, US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs on imported goods into the US. While the UK has only been hit by a ten per cent tariff (much lower than some other nations), the action is still expected to cost billions in lost growth. Here, we share some reactions from the UK manufacturing industry. More via The Manufacturer
TASKI expands U.S. manufacturing operations
TASKI has expanded its U.S. manufacturing operations with the addition of its Swiss-designed ULTIMAXX auto scrubbers. This milestone comes two years after establishing its North American hub in Toledo, Ohio. More via The Manufacturer
SHL Medical opens new $220m manufacturing facility in the US
SHL Medical, a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection solutions, has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. More via The Manufacturer
