

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s argument for reciprocal tariffs. The decision doesn't address refund procedures, and whether the tariffs have been halted immediately is unclear, creating new uncertainty around implementation.


The first estimate of gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2025 showed the U.S. economy growing at a 1.4% real annualized rate, driven by declines in government spending and exports, coupled with a deceleration of consumer spending.


With real-world use cases and tangible investments driving demand, AI is now practical, profitable, and reshaping the manufacturing landscape. At AMT's 2026 Winter Economic Forum, manufacturers explored the business opportunities this technology presents.


Industrial production increased 0.7% and capacity utilization increased by 0.5% across the U.S. economy from December 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.


Designed exclusively for executives, The MFG Meeting delivers strategic insights, meaningful peer engagement, and the presentation of the 2026 Albert W. Moore Leadership Award to Harry Moser, a champion of U.S. manufacturing.


Record-setting manufacturing technology orders; Harry Moser receives the Al Moore leadership award; Recapping AMT's Winter Economic Forum; and more.


Lyndex-Nikken launches a new website. America Makes and NCDMM announce $8 million in funding. Upcoming events from C.R. Onsrud, Mazak, MIT, and the ARM Institute. Leadership news at Haitian Precision USA, Limble, and OGP; Nidec's new tech center, and more.


IMTS, like New Year’s Day, is a temporal landmark, or a moment in time that stands out from the ordinary. It creates what behavior scientists call a “fresh start effect” – a psychological boost and catalyst for change.
New orders of metalworking machinery hit a record level in December 2025, reaching $814.3 million, 86.7% over November 2025 and 59.9% over December 2024. The value of orders placed in 2025 totaled $5.74 billion, 22.5% above orders placed in 2024.


IMTS has announced that visitor hotel reservations for IMTS 2026 are now open. Global Housing Solutions, powered by AMT, has contracted with 95 Chicago-area hotels to offer guaranteed rooms, the lowest rate available, no booking fees, and more.