Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60+ Countries
President Trump began imposing higher tariffs on imports from more than 60 countries, including 15% on goods from the EU, Japan, and South Korea, and 20% on products from Taiwan, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. India and Switzerland face particularly steep duties of 50% and...
Tourism Downturn Threatens Las Vegas Economy
Las Vegas is seeing a historic drop in tourism, dubbed the "Trump slump," with visitor numbers dropping for the sixth consecutive month amid immigration crackdowns and trade tensions. International arrivals have plummeted, affecting sectors like restaurants and the...
$50M Ingredion Expansion Begins in Iowa
Ingredion begins its $50 million expansion at its Cedar Rapids plant. The project will boost the plant’s corn processing capacity by up to 50%, modernize starch production for packaging and papermaking, and create new jobs while sourcing all corn from Iowa farmers....
Panasonic Pours $4 Billion Into DeSoto, Kansas, for Massive EV Battery Plant
A $4 billion Panasonic battery plant is coming to DeSoto, Kansas, marking the largest economic development project in state history. The facility, roughly the size of 225 football fields, will help meet surging U.S. demand for EV batteries and create thousands of...
CentraCare Layoffs to Impact 535 Workers Across Minnesota
CentraCare, central Minnesota’s largest employer, is cutting 535 jobs across its 44 locations in a major restructuring effort. The health system cites rising operational costs and inadequate reimbursements from insurance companies as key drivers, with about 70% of the...
NC Labor Department Warns of Wage Violations; Over 1,600 Wage Complaint Filed
The North Carolina Department of Labor is sounding the alarm on widespread wage violations after uncovering millions in unpaid earnings owed to workers statewide. with widespread wage violations after uncovering millions in unpaid earnings owed to workers statewide....
AbbVie to Invest $195M in North Chicago Manufacturing Expansion
AbbVie will invest $195 million to expand its North Chicago manufacturing facility, boosting production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and supporting new medical innovations. The project, set to begin construction this fall, will create at least 50 new jobs...
Ford to Invest $1.9 Billion in Louisville, KY Assembly Plant Upgrade
Ford is investing $1.9 billion to modernize its Louisville Assembly Plant for the production of a next-generation electric mid-size pickup truck, securing 2,200 future jobs at the facility. The initiative marks Kentucky’s third-largest economic development project and...
US Dep of Labor Unveils Strategy to Prepare Americans for In-Demand Jobs
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have released America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, outlining the Trump Administration’s plan to overhaul workforce development. The strategy’s five pillars focus on expanding...
US Firms Stuck in ‘Layoff Loop,’ Study Finds
US companies are rehiring up to a quarter of the roles they cut within a year, pointing to what researchers call a “layoff loop,” according to a Careerminds survey of 600 HR leaders. The report also found that 78% of repondents had multiple rounds of layoffs last...