manufacturing
President Trump boasts that his trade policies are bringing back the steel industry, but corporate earnings reports suggest they're also hurting the bottom line at some manufacturing companies.
Trump Urges Harley-Davidson Not To Shift More Production Overseas
Harley-Davidson says new tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of motorcycles sold in Europe overseas. The EU tariffs were in response to U.S. tariffs.
Former Model Kathy Ireland Created A Business Empire With NC Roots
Kathy Ireland is probably best known as the supermodel catapulted to fame by her many appearances in Sports Illustrated in the 1980s and 90s.
As Market Comes To A Close, Exploring High Point's Place In The Global Economy
This weekend marked the opening of one of North Carolina's biggest economic events: the High Point Furniture Market.
As U.S. Steelmakers Cheer Tariffs, A Michigan Factory's Future Looks Bleak
While some U.S. steel manufacturers may be embracing tariffs on imported steel, it could hurt some small manufacturers. Simonds International says it could put its Michigan plant out of business.
Trump Trade Action Could Boost Steel And Aluminum Makers, Hurt Other Industries
President Trump is weighing tariffs or quotas on steel and aluminum imports. But a backlash is brewing by aerospace companies and other manufacturers, who say such moves will drive up costs.
Why Toyota-Mazda's $1.6-Billion Project Skipped Over The Triad
The experts seemed confident. The region was ready. There were even helicopters and vans spotted surveying the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite.
Report: North Carolina Loses Toyota-Mazda Plant
North Carolina will not be landing the highly sought-after Toyota-Mazda joint auto manufacturing plant.
How Germany Wins At Manufacturing — For Now
Manufacturing accounts for 24 percent of the German economy. In the U.S., it's only 11 percent. What makes German manufacturing so strong and resilient?
Chinese Tire Company To Employ 800 At New North Carolina Factory
A Chinese tiremaker is moving more aggressively into the U.S. market, announcing plans Tuesday for a North Carolina factory that will eventually employ 800 and produce six million tires a year.