American manufacturing
Coverage of American manufacturing in the Nexus archive.
- Blanchard’s Lathe and the Long Arc of American Manufacturing
The War Department sought to increase domestic production of standardized muskets after supplying the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. From this industrial project arose Thomas Blanchard's copying lathe, which resulted from a collaboration between public and private interests. This invention enabled complex, irregular three-dimensional wood forms to be manufactured at scale, revolutionizing an formerly artisanal task.
- What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on more than 80 countries, effective Friday. This move is part of President Trump's ongoing strategy to implement global trade policies without congressional approval, despite a Supreme Court ruling in February that deemed such executive actions illegal.
- Nvidia CEO says AI partnership with Corning will 'revitalize American manufacturing'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the company's partnership with Corning to reinvest in American manufacturing, aiming to revitalize it. The partnership is seen as an opportunity for American manufacturing. Nvidia and Corning are working together on AI initiatives.