U.S. Manufacturing Growth Driven by War-Related Uncertainties

by Ashley Mowreader | May 1, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Manufacturing, Newest

The manufacturing sector was boosted by geopolitical anxieties in April, as conflict in the Middle East raised supply orders, but higher costs and energy prices are dampening the sector’s future outlook. The Institute for Supply Chain Management’s (ISM) latest...

Five things to watch for in the March durable goods report

by Cole van Miltenburg | Apr 28, 2026 | Durable Goods, Featured, Manufacturing

Ahead of tomorrow’s advance report from the U.S. Census Bureau, economists forecast positive growth in the orders and shipments of long-lasting manufactured goods.  The manufacturing industry has proved surprisingly resilient to Trump’s tariffs as well as rising fuel...

For Maine’s lobster industry, Canada is a lifeline at risk

by Cole van Miltenburg | Apr 7, 2026 | Featured, International Trade, Manufacturing

As tariffs reshape seafood processing, the state’s largest food export is in jeopardy.   Curt Brown grew up lobstering in Cape Elizabeth, a scenic coastal town in southern Maine. When he wasn’t hauling traps at sea, he worked at a wharf in nearby Portland, where...

5 Things to Watch For in the March ISM Report

by Ashley Mowreader | Mar 31, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Manufacturing

Despite an unsteady month for manufacturers marked by the conflict in Iran, economists anticipate the Institute for Supply Management’s March Purchasing Managers’ Index will be positive. The report will reflect instability in the market with rising oil prices and...

While Market Demands Solar Energy, Federal Policy Impedes Growth

by Ashley Mowreader | Mar 29, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Manufacturing

By many counts, T1 Energy is a picture of Republicans’ American manufacturing dreams. The growing Texas-based company employs over 2,000 domestic workers, producing tens of thousands of products each day just outside of Dallas, with a new $400 million facility opening...

Durable goods orders fall short of January estimates

by Cole van Miltenburg | Mar 15, 2026 | Durable Goods, Economy, Featured, Manufacturing

Trade uncertainty and war abroad could further weigh on manufacturing in Q1 2026, economists say. Spending on long-lasting goods stagnated in January, and key shipments figures indicate slowing growth in manufacturing. Headline durable goods orders dipped less than...