China has boosted exports of steel qualifying for a generous tax exemption to some Asian countries, triggering accusations that mills in the world’s biggest producer are taking advantage of the rebate to sell surplus steel cheaply. [by Yuka Obayashi and Manolo Serapio Jr | October 29, 2014 | Reuters] The steel in question contains boron,…
Context isn’t kind to the retailer’s “American-made” PR promises. The web filter at the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) caught a big ol’ piece of chaff this week, in the form of a release from Walmart. America’s largest retailer has announced plans to purchase $250 billion worth of American-made goods over the next decade.…
On October 16th, about 130 business leaders met at the conference facilities of AMN Healthcare in San Diego for the third “Manufacturing in the Golden State – Making California Thrive” economic summit. The summit was hosted by State Senator Mark Wyland in partnership with the Coalition for a Prosperous America and a long list of…