Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Threaten Dutch Exports: Kiremko's Response and Sectoral Impacts
Due to potential US import tariffs, Dutch machinery manufacturer Kiremko's 25-year partnership with Idaho Steel Products is becoming crucial, while other Dutch sectors face potential production drops of up to 6% (machinery) and benefits for service sectors, according to CPB and Rabobank analyses.
US Tariffs Threaten Dutch Exports: Kiremko's Response and Sectoral Impacts
Due to potential US import tariffs, Dutch machinery manufacturer Kiremko's 25-year partnership with Idaho Steel Products is becoming crucial, while other Dutch sectors face potential production drops of up to 6% (machinery) and benefits for service sectors, according to CPB and Rabobank analyses.
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44% Bias Score
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Guangdong Township Joins '100 Billion Yuan' Club, Driven by Smartphone Production
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, surpassed 100 billion yuan ($13.64 billion) GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant role in global smartphone production (one-eighth of total shipments) and thriving supporting industries, highlighting successful rural development and strengthening Dongguan's ec...
Guangdong Township Joins '100 Billion Yuan' Club, Driven by Smartphone Production
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, surpassed 100 billion yuan ($13.64 billion) GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant role in global smartphone production (one-eighth of total shipments) and thriving supporting industries, highlighting successful rural development and strengthening Dongguan's ec...
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36% Bias Score
Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
US Manufacturers Face Uncertainty in 2025 Amidst Reshoring, Automation, and Sustainability
The year 2025 presents continued uncertainty for US manufacturers, marked by efforts to reduce reliance on China, adapt to automation, and embrace sustainability, alongside potential disruptions from the new administration's policies, like the elimination of EV tax credits.
US Manufacturers Face Uncertainty in 2025 Amidst Reshoring, Automation, and Sustainability
The year 2025 presents continued uncertainty for US manufacturers, marked by efforts to reduce reliance on China, adapt to automation, and embrace sustainability, alongside potential disruptions from the new administration's policies, like the elimination of EV tax credits.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Policies Boost Industrials; Netflix Faces Pricing Challenges
CNBC's Worldwide Exchange discussed investment opportunities in industrial companies Eaton (ETN) and FlowServe (FLS) benefiting from the Trump administration's pro-manufacturing and fossil fuel policies, while analysts debate Netflix's future growth potential following price increases.
Trump Policies Boost Industrials; Netflix Faces Pricing Challenges
CNBC's Worldwide Exchange discussed investment opportunities in industrial companies Eaton (ETN) and FlowServe (FLS) benefiting from the Trump administration's pro-manufacturing and fossil fuel policies, while analysts debate Netflix's future growth potential following price increases.
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52% Bias Score
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Prioritizes Technological Independence through Domestic Production and Innovation
Russia's government is accelerating technologically-driven growth by prioritizing technological independence through national projects, fostering domestic production of high-tech goods, and supporting the development of innovative software and hardware solutions.
Russia Prioritizes Technological Independence through Domestic Production and Innovation
Russia's government is accelerating technologically-driven growth by prioritizing technological independence through national projects, fostering domestic production of high-tech goods, and supporting the development of innovative software and hardware solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Could Boost Mexico, Not US, Manufacturing
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Chinese imports could inadvertently benefit Mexico as companies shift production there to avoid tariffs, contradicting his promise to bring jobs back to the US and potentially causing legal challenges and economic upheaval.
Trump's Tariffs Could Boost Mexico, Not US, Manufacturing
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Chinese imports could inadvertently benefit Mexico as companies shift production there to avoid tariffs, contradicting his promise to bring jobs back to the US and potentially causing legal challenges and economic upheaval.
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48% Bias Score
China's Booming Humanoid Robot Industry
China's humanoid robot sector is booming, with new production lines, advanced AI training data (RoboMIND), and increased industrial applications (auto manufacturing, power grids) driving growth, projected to reach 75 billion yuan by 2029.
China's Booming Humanoid Robot Industry
China's humanoid robot sector is booming, with new production lines, advanced AI training data (RoboMIND), and increased industrial applications (auto manufacturing, power grids) driving growth, projected to reach 75 billion yuan by 2029.
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40% Bias Score