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Nissan Motor must cut production for its top-selling Rogue SUV. A critical chip shortage is forcing this decision. This supply problem involves the Dutch firm Nexperia. The cut is the latest result of a spreading diplomatic conflict. Production of the Rogue SUV will fall by about 900 vehicles. This reduction starts the week of November…
Merck has begun work on a $3 billion manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, as part of its plan to ramp up U.S. production. The new plant will span about 400,000 square feet and focus on small-molecule drug manufacturing and testing. Merck said the investment will create over 500 full-time jobs and roughly 8,000 construction roles…
The U.S. is relocating parts of its defense and tech manufacturing from coastal hubs to the Midwest and Northeast states. This shift aims to boost supply chain security, create jobs inland, and reduce dependence on foreign parts. The move includes reopening and expanding factories near military bases in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa….
Australia is preparing a strategic reserve for critical minerals worth A$1.2 billion. The plan focuses on securing future mineral supply through sales agreements instead of storing physical stockpiles. The government’s critical minerals task force recently met with mining companies to shape the new policy. Officials aim to finalize details by the end of 2025. The…
