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https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/politics/rare-earths-china-trump-threats
“Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates“
At these tariff rates, the Chinese will be at a huge disadvtantage and American companies will be propelled far into the lead. Think about how this helps national chip manufacturing - evening out the playing field so locally manufactured will be the preferred source.
Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab on Thursday unveiled key details of its upcoming Panther Lake laptop processor, the first chip built on its next-generation 18A production process, aiming to convince investors its costly turnaround plan can restore its manufacturing edge. https://www.reuters.com/business/intel-outlines-details-first-pc-chip-made-its-new-manufacturing-tech-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2025/10/09/factory-zero-employees-remain-layoff-end-year-general-motors-evs/86603326007/
Why did they strike again?
I have three roles shoved onto my plate and at this point I'm just trying to keep the lights on. Some weeks I survive on coffee and sheer stubbornness, but to say it's burning me out would be an understatement. The whole arrangement feels temporary and unfair to anyone with a life outside work.
I heard that McKinsey will be moving on from PSBU and going to EBU. Have fun with that. If you dont know who they are I would check out John Oliver's last week tonight deep dive on them. With the slow downs in EBU (shifts being cut, layoffs, reduced work weeks) and now McKinsey, I would watch out there.
https://www.reddit.com/r/akron/comments/1mr368j/goodyears_new_indian_cio_moving_us_based_tech/
https://b60.ruckusfactory.com/ford-cuts-1500-from-ev-plantsadmits-market-way-smaller-than-anticipated/
It's about time. Loosing $45,000 for every EV Ford produced is a losing game.
https://www.fudzilla.com/news/61826-no-quick-way-back-for-intel
"The wider message from Haas was clear: once you’re late in the semiconductor business, there’s no catching up. Intel’s challenge is not just technological but cultural. Haas noted that manufacturing in the West is often seen as blue-collar, low-status work, in Taiwan, a job at TSMC is viewed as prestigious and well-paid."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/3m-company-mmm-targets-25-margin-expansion-launches-1-000-new-products-by-2028/ar-AA1NtvBY?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
Here’s your investor relations meeting:.
Q: Does Intel use its own manufacturing?
A; Nope we cant rely on it but It’ll be ready in a few years.
Thank you for the lunch. Don’t call us, we’ll call you.
Intel had better produce something from an Intel fab at volume soon or Intel and the US Government are going to be sued for the mother of all investment scams.
Brave of them to take questions after the chaos of the selections. I’m sure they will filter the questions and provide their own questions to control the narrative.
If anything, this makes some reasonable sense. Since IFS has experience making x86, which a large % of equipment is optimized for... so that's would make any transition 100x easier vs a non x86 design. AMD get's access to a US supplier to appease the Administration, and get a 2nd source instead of TSMC, which would give them both some diversification, and more importantly, some possible pricing relief. The biggest hurdle is AMD willing to send money to their biggest PC and Server competitor... or are the benefits offset that risk. Given IFS isn't going to be profitable with or without AMD... there's actually a reasonable chance AMD would sign on to IFS (prob with some old legacy designs just in case IFS sc--ws the pooch... like they have the last 15 years).
lesser emphasis? more emphasis on in house manufacturing?
Intel 18A: “Not Great, Not Terrible” Hit the AZ5 button before this becomes an RMA nightmare.
PerkinElmer will permanently close manufacturing in Shelton on April 1, 2026, resulting in 68 layoffs, with the first phase impacting workers on Nov 24, 2025. Some non manufacturing roles will remain in Shelton, including R&D and support.
The company plans to relocate manufacturing. State and local officials have been notified per WARN requirements, and the Greater Valley Chamber confirmed the company is not leaving the city entirely.
URL: https://patch.com/connecticut/shelton/major-company-plans-close-shelton-facility-layoffs-planned-warn-notice
Companies and locations: PerkinElmer U.S. LLC - Shelton CT, Bridgeport Avenue facility, Connecticut Department of Labor
Nilfisk to close Brooklyn Park facility, 105 jobs affected
Cleaning equipment maker Nilfisk will shut its Brooklyn Park site in phases starting December 2025, eliminating about 105 positions by June 30, 2026. Some workers are represented by IAMAW Local 77, and non union staff have bumping rights.
Roles affected range from engineering to warehouse and production. The WARN notice outlines staged notifications and separations as the company consolidates operations.
URL: https://patch.com/minnesota/maplegrove/twin-cities-manufacturer-closing-105-workers-lose-jobs
Companies and locations: Nilfisk Inc. - Brooklyn Park MN, IAMAW Local 77 - Minnesota
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/
Global oil prices. We expect the Brent crude oil price will decline significantly in the coming months, falling from $68 per barrel (b) in August to $59/b on average in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25) and around $50/b in early 2026
So it's only gonna get worse in 2026 then, I guess it really is time to jump ship. There was another thread a few months ago asking where halliburton was headed and it seems to me that they want to return to a pure services company, at least stateside. This is why they're purging all manufacturing from here. Seems like the only answer if you work in the manufacturing side is to get out. There is absolutely no future and they're telling us all every time they close another building.
I was told dbs lease on the building only has 1 year left on it. somehow i don't think they will be renewing it.
the older t rates are taking advantage of us new hires in schenectady
they are leveraging our vote saying vote no bc they are mad at the d rates.we wont get more we'll just lose jobs
this contract is OK im gonna be making over 80 grand a yr i have a GED and used to change tires for 15 bucks... it will be us new hires out the door not them... dont let them influence us.this is good money m
vote yes bc this is crazy good money and the old t rates are just made and using us to get revenge on the d rates pension
if we strike we lose pay and benefits. the old t rates dont care they have the money we being used by them f that
Trump wants manufacturing to Intel or GlobalFoundry?
Can Intel manufacture really make any for US companies? on 7nm, 10nm, 14nm?
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ford-recalls-over-115k-trucks-due-defect-could-lead-loss-steering-control
Looking like the Manchester, NH site is toast. F in the chat for all the test engineering teams.
https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nvidia-wont-fix-intels-biggest-headache/
This feels like slow bleeding. Seems like it’s time to start looking hard at other options, if only to be prepared.
Obviously there will be a much larger market after bd merger,thence stockpiling.those not contributing through overtime should be first to go
Machines are being scrapped or relocated
I walked past A shop inspection today and everything is either scrap or got a red cone on it and not right was looking at another rotor shaking his head
Is there a future for the Mancs and how many will still be working here when the rotor blanks come from China as well as the pin caps,bushes,pins,drive shafts and maybe coupling rods
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2025/09/17/john-deere-layoffs-ankeny-waterloo/86203753007/
From what I’m seeing and hearing, Duncan manufacturing will be safe this year from layoffs.
The beginning is very warped. The film explores the impact of labor-saving machinery on employment and the economy. As factories ramp up production for defense needs, workers face potential layoffs due to automation. The narrative follows a group of factory workers and managers grappling with rising inventories and the challenge of selling increased output at higher prices. Despite aggressive marketing efforts, the lack of consumer purchasing power leads to a failure in sales campaigns. The film ultimately raises questions about balancing technological advancement with job security and the need for economic prosperity to enable consumer spending. Keywords automation, employment, labor-saving machines, production, layoffs, marketing, consumer purchasing power, economic prosperity, sales campaigns, job security Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/factory-workers-the-labor-movement-a-history-of-manufacturing-layoffs/vi-AA1AuH6j?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W230&cvid=68c313f38e1c4e1d93c93bbfe34cbb04&ei=47
According to a letter sent by director of operations Colby Rigg, a total of 293 employees will be laid off.
https://www.14news.com/2025/09/05/perdue-farms-reports-upcoming-mass-layoff-washington-facility/
Forty-nine employees at the Lennox plant in Marshalltown will be laid off at the end of this month. Texas-based Lennox International makes heating and air...
https://stormlakeradio.com/state-news/more-layoffs-later-this-month-at-marshalltowns-lennox-plant/
Location: Marshalltown, IA
Published at: 09/06/2025 & 02:21 AM UTC
Qualcomm CEO Reportedly Says Intel’s Chip-Making Technology Not Good Enough Yet
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/qualcomm-ceo-reportedly-says-intel-s-chip-making-technology-not-good-enough-yet/ar-AA1LY2qX?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=68bb496037644983bedf7ab17fb7c4f5&ei=20
It’s been like 2 years already. Delay delay delay. What the fu-k are you people doing all day?
Company: Boeing
Locations: Huntsville, Alabama
Departments affected: Space launch system program and related engineering roles
Number laid off: 71 in this round starting April 18 2025
Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia
What happened: Boeing filed a fresh WARN for its Huntsville site, cutting 71 roles starting April 18 2025, on top of earlier 2025 reductions at the same location. The moves tie to reshaping work on NASA’s SLS Artemis program and wider cost controls after a difficult 2024. Local and state notices show the timing and counts for this Alabama round. 
Sources:
https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-layoffs-huntsville-alabama-charleston-south-carolina-sls-artemis-nasa/740675/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/09/business/boeing-warns-of-400-layoffs-following-nasa-artemis-program-delays/
Trinity Rail‑Trinity Tank Car – Longview TX – Manufacturing staff – The Jordan Valley facility in Longview will close, resulting in 170 layoffs effective September 30, as announced via WARN, as part of restructuring across two freight facilities
https://www.chron.com/business/article/trinity-tank-car-longview-lay-off-170-employees-20798529.php
Departments Cut: Assembly technicians, manufacturing leadership, trainers, material handlers
Up to 331 jobs will be eliminated by the end of October due to cutting graveyard and weekend production shifts, with the company encouraging internal redeployment.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/intuitive-surgical-robot-maker-layoffs-sunnyvale-21016652.php