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2025 Tariffs: Top 20 Commodities Affected and Their Price Impact
President Trump's new tariffs are set to raise prices on a range of consumer goods. In an analysis released by the Budget Lab at Yale University, the 20 commodity categories impacted by 2025 tariffs and their percentage change in price levels are: Leather products...
Unnamed Fortune 100 Company to Build $1 Billion Data Center in Conway, Arkansas, Creating 50 Jobs
Conway, Arkansas, will be the site of a new $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot data center as the Conway City Council has recently approved a memorandum of understanding with Forgelight Ventures on behalf of an unnamed Fortune 100 company for the development of this...
Microsoft to Build San Jose, California Data Center With $65 Million Infrastructure Commitment
Microsoft has secured approval from the San Jose Planning Commission to build its first self-owned and operated data center in the South Bay. The project includes two data center buildings, with Microsoft committing $65 million in infrastructure improvements. The...
Drugmaker Novartis Unveils $23 Billion Expansion Plan Across U.S. Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Despite recent concerns surrounding tariff policies, drugmaker Novartis has announced a $23 billion investment over five years to expand its U.S. operations, including six new factories, three facility expansions, and a new R&D hub in San Diego. The plan marks a...
ABB Opens $40 Million Facility in New Mexico
ABB Installation Products, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has opened a new $40 million manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to meet rising demand for electrical solutions. This expansion has added more than 150 full-time...
Washington Bridge Reconstruction in Rhode Island Advances with $220.9 Million in Federal Support
A new agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will provide $220.9 million in federal funds to the state, which will be used for the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge, closed in December 2023 due...
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Region Approves $4.8 Billion Transportation Plan
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments has approved a $4.8 billion Transportation Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2026–2029 to improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure across the region. The plan funds projects to upgrade highways, bus...
Construction Underway for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s $326 Million Expansion
McCarthy Building Companies has started construction on the $326 million North 2 Concourse at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 3, which will add six new gates and 173,000 square feet of multi-level space. Aimed at addressing the rising passenger...
Bengals, Hamilton County Seek $350 Million for Paycor Stadium Renovation Following Browns Deal
Following the Ohio House’s recent approval of a $600 million bond deal for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have jointly requested $350 million from Ohio lawmakers to finance the renovation of Paycor Stadium. While the $830...
U.S. Chemical and Energy Sectors Benefit from White House Tariff Exemption, But Uncertainty Remains
The White House has released a list of chemicals and energy products exempt from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, easing concerns over cost spikes for critical materials. The exemption list includes PFAS-based chemicals such as perfluorooctane sulfonamides...
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