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DOT Grants NAM-Backed Waiver for Autonomous Trucks
October 21, 2026Reuters, subscription). What’s going on: The agency said earlier this month that “it has agreed to allow autonomous trucking companies to use warning beacons mounted on the truck cab to avoid needing human drivers and said they offered an equivalent or greater level of safety.” Companies seeking to use the waiver must notify the DOT’s…
Former Biden, Trump Officials Call for Permitting Reform
October 21, 2026urged Senate leadership to reach a bipartisan deal. The NAM advertising
Tax Law Helped Ketchie Inc. Invest in Technology
October 20, 2026Manufacturing Tax Wins Across America” flipbook, which highlights how manufacturers in all 50 states are benefitting from H.R. 1. Learn more about the NAM’s ongoing tax advocacy
Manufacturing Growth Slows in Philadelphia
October 19, 2026In October, Philadelphia’s regional manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace, with the index for general business activity falling from 37.8 to 20.9. This month, 41.2% of firms reported increases in activity, while 20.3% cited decreases. New order growth also slowed, falling from 29.2 to 4.3, while the shipments index declined from 27.7 to 15.3.
Consumer Price Growth Accelerates as Core Inflation Picks Up
October 19, 2026In September, consumer prices increased 0.6% from August and 3.7% over the year, up from the 3.4% annual rise in August and higher than expectations. Core CPI, which excludes more volatile energy and food prices, rose 0.3% from August and 2.6% over the year, up from the 2.4% 12-month increase the month prior. Energy costs…
