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Industry Briefs 6-30-2025
Salt Lake Business Journal - Utah
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Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com. CONTESTS • 47G, Utah’s aerospace and defense association, is accepting nominations for three awards to be presented at the Aug. 26 event titled “The Foundry Challenge,” presented...
I saw a golden future for American manufacturing during Komatsu tour
Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin
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President Trump's policies are credited with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, particularly in the energy sector. Komatsu, a mining equipment manufacturer, is expanding its U.S. operations, citing the favorable environment for coal and critical...
Mexican Caribbean, a leading wedding destination despite challenges
The Yucatan Times
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June 27, 2025
14 The Mexican Caribbean continues to be the number one destination for weddings in the country, according to Marí del Rosario Hernández Contreras, the new president of the Association of Independent Professional Wedding and Event Coordinators...
Mexico rolls out tax incentives for 15 economic development hubs, aiming to create 300,000 jobs
Mexico News Daily
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June 27, 2025
President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday signed agreements with 14 governors to establish the first 15 Economic Development Hubs for Well-being (Podecobis), a key facet of the government’s flagship Plan México policy. She also announced substantial...
As Tech-Savvy and Ruthless Mexican Cartels Grow More Sophisticated, the Trump Administration Presses the Fight
The New York Sun
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June 28, 2025
Two mutilated bodies hung from a Ciudad Juárez overpass on June 13, marked by a cartel’s brutal warning labeling them “crystal dealers” stealing fuel. This was among seven killings that night, underscoring the rising cartel violence despite...
“Stay in the USA”: NASCAR Loyalists Slam Global Expansion After Mexico Debacle
Essentially Sports
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June 28, 2025
NASCAR’s 2025 Mexico City race marked its first international, points-paying event. But it wasn’t the sport’s first trip abroad. From Canada in 1952 to Australia in 1988, Japan in the ’90s, and non-points races in Mexico from 2005–2008, NASCAR has...
Inside the dark side of female bodybuilding as the industry booms – from dehydration to drug scandals & shock deaths
The Sun
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June 27, 2025
BEYOND the chiselled physiques and unwavering dedication to fitness, there lies a deeper, darker side to female bodybuilding communities - with some willing to risk their lives to rule supreme over their beefy competitors. For many women, this...
Carnival Executives Highlight Puerto Vallarta as Key Port on Mexican Riviera Tour
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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June 28, 2025
Carnival executives concluded a tour of Mexico’s Pacific ports, praising Puerto Vallarta’s infrastructure, security, and passenger experience as a key destination on the Mexican Riviera. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — Senior executives from Carnival...
US commits millions to combat invasion of deadly parasite threatening national industries
Local12 - Ohio
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(WKRC) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas to enhance the USDA's ability to detect, control, and eliminate the pest. The...
Mexico threatens lawsuit against SpaceX over Starship explosion 'contamination'
Space.com
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June 27, 2025
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened to file a lawsuit against SpaceX over what the leader described as "contamination" following an explosion at SpaceX's Starbase facility earlier this month. On June 18, SpaceX was testing the upper...
Anatomy of a mass disappearance in Mexico: ‘Mom, I fell into the hands of the mafia’
El País
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June 28, 2025
They were humble. They came from neighborhoods with low-rise houses, and survived on remittances. They were drivers and bricklayers, housewives and students. They came from Cuba, Honduras, and Ecuador. They wanted to reach the United States, where...
Mexico Threatens Legal Action Over SpaceX Rocket Debris
WebProNews
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June 27, 2025
The escalating tension between Mexico and SpaceX, the aerospace giant founded by Elon Musk, has taken a sharp turn as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum threatens legal action over environmental contamination caused by rocket debris. Following a...
The Energy Report: Peace On March
Investing
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June 27, 2025
Oil prices are getting a bit of a peace dividend along with rumors of an OPEC production hike at its July 6th meeting. Yet the historic positive momentum towards peace in the world could be the biggest story in the energy markets this year. The...
Mexico: Central Bank decreases rates in June
FocusEconomics
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June 26, 2025
Latest bank decision: At its meeting on 26 June, the Central Bank decided to lower the target for the overnight interbank interest rate by 50 basis points to 8.00%, marking the fourth straight 50 basis-point reduction. The move aligned with market...
1 Industrial Stock Down 45% to Buy Right Now
The Motley Fool Canada
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June 28, 2025
Sometimes, the market simply overreacts. That’s especially common in cyclical sectors like industrials, where earnings can fluctuate based on macro trends. And that’s exactly the kind of situation TFI International (TSX:TFII) seems to be in right...
2 Mining Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in June
The Motley Fool Canada
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June 28, 2025
Rising metal prices are lifting many mining stocks, but these two companies could still deliver big gains from here. Canadian mining stocks have outperformed the broader market in the last few weeks as investors respond to rising commodity prices...
New Braunfels vies for major manufacturing facility with lucrative incentives
WOAI - Texas
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels has emerged as a top contender to host a major manufacturing facility for Lefko Plastics, competing against a location in Mexico. The city is actively working to enhance its appeal by offering a substantial...
Mexico: Merchandise exports fall in May
FocusEconomics
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June 26, 2025
Latest reading: Merchandise exports fell 0.3% year-on-year in May, contrasting April’s 5.8% increase, due to declines in oil and car exports. Meanwhile, merchandise imports expanded 1.4% over the same month last year in May (April: -1.2% yoy). As...
The Relocation of Chinese Industries and Overseas Expansion of Enterprises
Caixin
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The original text examines the recent trends of industries relocating from China to other countries, highlighting the shift in export shares in various sectors and the implications for Chinese enterprises. The text outlines the industries most...
US Senate says there is a “Thin Blue Line Protecting America from the Mexican Cartels”
The Yucatan Times
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June 27, 2025
14 On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee convened a full committee hearing titled “The Thin Blue Line Protecting America from the Cartels”, focusing on the escalating threat posed by transnational criminal organizations,...