International News From the Field: Mexico, Brazil Go Electric
Mexico and Brazil secured more than $1.9 billion in new manufacturing commitments, with EV and battery projects leading the way, alongside investments in aerospace, specialty steel, and AI servers.
International News From the Field: On the Ground at Vietnam’s Manufacturing Technology Show
500-plus exhibitors, 13,000-plus visitors, and a workforce eager to learn – AMT's Mike Lauer reports from Ho Chi Minh City on what's driving Vietnam's manufacturing boom.
International News From the Field: India’s Growing $19B Semiconductor Bet
With thirteen semiconductor projects across six states, a Tata-ASML wafer fab in Dholera, and an HCL-Foxconn packaging facility underway – India's chip ambitions are becoming reality.
International News From the Field: The Opportunity in China’s Shift
China's manufacturing base is repositioning toward global markets, and manufacturers are actively upgrading equipment to compete internationally, creating a distinct window of opportunity for AMT members. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
From Trade Policy to Industrial Policy
Recent manufacturing policy in Washington has been dominated by tariffs, investigations, court decisions, and trade negotiations. Now, policymakers are increasingly focused on a harder question: how to rebuild manufacturing capacity in the United States.
International News From the Field: The Philippines Is Open for Business
With a growing labor force, deep U.S. ties, and a new role in the global semiconductor supply chain, the Philippines is making a quiet but compelling case for manufacturers looking beyond the region's usual suspects.
International News From the Field: India’s Industrial Story Gets Bigger
From a landmark renewable energy complex to new semiconductor facilities and record automotive capacity, India's industrial expansion is growing in both scale and ambition. For more industry intel, read on.
International News From the Field: What China’s Q1 2026 Data Tells Us
Slowing domestic demand, surging EV exports, record energy storage installations, and a busy investment pipeline – China’s Q1 data has a lot to say. Here’s the full picture. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
The Legal Fight Over Section 122 Tariffs Intensifies
The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.
International News From the Field: India Is Having a Moment
From Google's largest foreign investment to date to new aerospace facilities and back-to-back months of PMI expansion, India's industrial momentum this spring is hard to ignore. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.