Hundreds Detained in Georgia Hyundai Battery Plant Raid
Federal agents detained over 475 undocumented workers, mostly from South Korea, at a Georgia Hyundai battery plant, spotlighting the clash between US manufacturing goals and immigration policy.
Manufacturing
Chinese Mainland Manufacturing PMI Rises to 49.4 in August
The Chinese mainland’s manufacturing PMI nudged up to 49.4 in August, driven by production gains and slight order improvements, hinting at stabilizing business sentiment.
Chinese Mainland Accuses DPP of Selling Out Taiwan’s Interests
Chinese mainland blasts DPP authorities in Taiwan for selling out local interests as U.S. tariffs push thousands of manufacturing workers into unpaid leave.
Chinese mainland industrial profits decline narrows for 2nd month
Profits of major industrial firms on the Chinese mainland fell 1.5% year-on-year in July, narrowing for a second month, led by an 18.9% surge in high-tech manufacturing.
Trump Launches Major Furniture Tariff Probe
President Trump kicked off a Section 232 probe on furniture imports, targeting higher duties after a 7% rise in imports and job losses in U.S. wood products. What’s next?
Great Wall Motors Launches First Americas Factory in Brazil
Great Wall Motors has opened its first plant in the Americas in Iracemápolis, Brazil, following the recent launch by another major Chinese automaker.
Economist Warns: Trump’s Unapproved Tariffs Drive Up Costs, Fail to Revive Manufacturing
University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers says Trump’s unapproved tariffs hike costs and fail to bring back manufacturing jobs.
U.S. Automakers Feel the Pinch of Tariffs
Tariffs meant to boost U.S. manufacturing are squeezing automakers, driving up costs and delays across supply chains—and potentially reshaping the future of the auto industry.
Debunking the Export Shock: How the Chinese Mainland Fuels ASEAN Growth
Despite headlines warning of an “export shock”, trade data shows that the Chinese mainland’s exports are boosting Southeast Asia’s manufacturing, infrastructure, and jobs.
China’s Unexpected Economic Resilience Fuels New Growth Era
China posted a surprising 5.3% H1 growth, driven by manufacturing upgrades, surging services, and renewed consumer confidence—showing unexpected economic resilience.