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The NAM’s New Digital Experience Is Here
September 23, 2026The NAM is launching a new digital experience built for the speed, scale and ambition of America’s manufacturers. Why it matters: The NAM’s greatest value has always been its unmatched human intelligence—our policy expertise, member insights, advocacy experience and deep understanding of the manufacturing economy. Now, we’re putting that intelligence to work in new ways…
How Connecticut Is Bolstering Supply Chains—and Training Students—with CONNEX
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NAM Launches New Ad Putting Infrastructure, Permitting Reform in the Fast Lane
September 22, 2026Washington, D.C.– The National Association of Manufacturers today launched a
Drone Warfare Spurs Demand for Critical Minerals
September 21, 2026There’s a new source of critical mineral demand: drone warfare (Center for Strategic & International Studies. Canada plays a role: With its rich deposits of critical minerals, Canada is emerging as an alternative to China. Our view: “Securing alternative critical mineral sources and strengthening and expanding America’s critical minerals industry are both crucial to creating…
Federal Reserve raises interest rate target range for first time since 2023
September 21, 2026As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee raised its interest rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, the first hike since July 2023. The interest rate decision was unanimous. In a change to its previous statement, the FOMC noted that the action would support a timelier return to the…
