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Domestic steelmakers informed the Congressional Steel Caucus that robust trade enforcement and Section 232 tariffs are driving increased production, new investments, and the reopening of facilities across the country. This development underscores the positive impact tariffs and demand are having on the American steel industry and its workers.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a pilot program aimed at advancing additive manufacturing for aerospace components and establishing a domestic critical minerals supply chain. With a commitment to invest approximately $20 million per pilot project, this initiative holds potential benefits for American industry and workers involved in the aerospace sector.
Various ships from different nations are currently transiting the Western Pacific on their way to the U.S. Navy’s Rim of the Pacific 2026 exercise in Hawaii. This movement highlights the global cooperation and activity in the shipbuilding industry, which plays a crucial role in supporting American naval readiness and competitiveness.
As Congress works on the next transportation bill, the issue of grant certainty has become a key point of discussion. Project sponsors are questioning if they can still rely on awarded federal grants, impacting major megaprojects and potentially affecting American infrastructure and transportation networks.
Dubai has chosen two consortia for key packages in the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels project, a significant public-private initiative aimed at enhancing the emirate’s wastewater infrastructure. While this development may not directly impact American industry, it underscores the global scale of infrastructure projects and the importance of modernizing wastewater systems for communities and cities worldwide.
With almost a third of U.S. agricultural exports at stake, the first joint review of the North American trade deal is set to begin. Additionally, Congress will be discussing a plan to overhaul agricultural labor laws, impacting the workforce and production in the industry.
Regenxbio is set to resubmit its gene therapy for Hunter syndrome following the FDA’s backtrack on a previous rejection, signaling a step towards clearing the backlog of Makary-era rejections. This development provides valuable industry insight into the agency’s alignment with drugmakers and could impact American competitiveness in the pharma sector.
Anduril and General Atomics have secured contracts from the U.S. Air Force to produce the first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone wingmen, marking a significant new step in U.S. military drone manufacturing and autonomous aircraft deployment.
Incobrasa’s new soybean crushing plant in Illinois is expected to lessen U.S. farmers’ dependence on Chinese demand, providing a boost to American agriculture and enhancing trade-war resilience in the Midwest. The plant’s opening marks a step towards strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing vulnerability to international market fluctuations.
The Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit has expanded Hermeus’ contract to enhance high-speed uncrewed aircraft testing, paving the way for future military operations. This development highlights ongoing efforts to advance cutting-edge technology in the defense industry, potentially impacting American competitiveness in aerospace innovation.
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