Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
U.S. lawmakers move to reverse Canadian tariffs amid manufacturing concerns
The United States House of Representatives has voted to overturn tariffs on Canadian imports, delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke of the administration’s trade policy and offering a measure of relief to North American manufacturers and cross-border supply chains. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tesla launches hiring drive to support Musk’s 100GW U.S. solar manufacturing plan
Tesla is ramping up hiring as it moves forward with founder Elon Musk’s newly announced ambition to make the company the largest U.S. manufacturer of solar energy components. Read more via The Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing invests $150m in Florida expansion as demand rises
Pierce Manufacturing has announced a major new phase of investment at its Bradenton, Florida facility, part of a wider programme worth approximately $150m aimed at expanding production of fire apparatus across its U.S. operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
BYD and Geely vie for Nissan–Mercedes Mexico plant amid tariff pressures
Two of China’s largest automakers, BYD and Geely, are among the finalists seeking to acquire a Nissan–Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Mexico. Read more via The Manufacturer
American Chemistry Council approves six new members
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has strengthened its membership base after its Board of Directors approved the addition of six companies and a new Responsible Care partner at its February meeting. Read more via The Manufacturer
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