
How to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
Manufacturing - Nine policies that could spark new growth in factory jobs and the economic benefits they bring.
After a long decline, manufacturing is returning to the U.S. Now it may be time for U.S. policy makers to give it an extra boost.
The…

China Is Buying Its Way Into the U.S. Economy
The concept of "Made in America" is slowly giving way to "Made by China … in America," as Chinese investors are increasingly snatching up U.S.-based companies and assets and raising the eyebrows of some regulators and market spectators.
Since…

Chinese Made Cars Arrive in U.S. Showrooms
A PEEK under the hood of three new cars from Volvo, Buick and Cadillac will not reveal a Made in China label. But those cars are breaking new ground in the auto industry, becoming the first to be manufactured in the People’s Republic and exported…

Yuan Devaluation: Officials Worry Economy Slumping Faster Than Anticipated
Less than three months before China shocked markets with a surprise devaluation of its currency, a top Chinese exchange-rate official told a closed-door gathering that Beijing had no need for such a dramatic move.
Shockwaves from China’s…

As Currency War Erupts, Investors Buy American
The U.S. economy is facing a predicament the Federal Reserve didn't anticipate — a stronger than expected U.S. dollar. Investors are encouraged to Buy American.
While a strong dollar is great in theory because it reduces the cost of foreign…

The Rise of ‘Made by China’ in America
Later this year along the banks of the James River outside Richmond, Virginia, a paper products maker based in northeastern China will begin construction on a new U.S. manufacturing plant. The factory will churn the region's straw and…

With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint
It's well-known American jobs have been lost to overseas competition. While work on U.S. manufacturing floors has declined, overseas markets have developed a growing appetite for American-made goods—from chemicals and wood products, to…