Executive Insights, Real Connections: Inside The MFG Meeting 2026
Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.
Tariffs: What Comes Next Matters More Than What Just Happened
After the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, the Trump administration implemented a new tariff that can remain in effect for up to 150 days. While this is temporary, a new, more durable framework is taking shape.
International News From the Field: India Cements Its Manufacturing Ambitions
With strong domestic demand, ongoing infrastructure spending, and the shift of global supply chains toward India, the country’s manufacturing environment presents a compelling market for AMT members. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
International News From the Field: China Posts Record Auto and Machine Tool Output
Record auto production, accelerating EV market share, and growing machine tool exports defined China’s industrial year. Fresh capital is flowing into advanced manufacturing, with no signs of slowing. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Harry Moser Addresses Congress on the Future of Manufacturing
In November 2025, Harry Moser presented “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing” before the House Committee on Small Business, in which he discussed the state of U.S. manufacturing and how to accelerate reshoring.
International News From the Field: Southeast Asia Competes for Global Capital in 2026
Record FDI. New industrial policies. A semiconductor boom. Southeast Asia cements its role as the world’s next great manufacturing hub, competing aggressively for global capital and production capacity. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Tariff Update: New 10% Global Duty Takes Effect, With Potential Increase Ahead
The recent Supreme Court decision striking down reciprocal tariffs eliminated one key tariff pathway, but the Trump administration moved quickly to replace it, so manufacturers and importers should prepare for ongoing complexity in trade policy.
Forecasting 2026 From the 2026 AMT Winter Economic Forum
AMT’s Winter Economic Forum explored the current state of manufacturing, where order values hit record highs but the numbers of units per order have not. Read the recap, learn the prospects ahead, and discover the business opportunities with industrial AI.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Reciprocal Tariffs
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.
AI Reshapes Manufacturing: Practical Use Cases, Economic Tailwinds, and Why Leaders Should Act Now
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.