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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool' as tariffs drive uncertainty
This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. As manufacturers navigate tariff uncertainty, experts on a panel at the Medical Design & Manufacturing East expo in New York City on May 22 said it's important to keep a level head and make rational decisions about business operations and relationships. Andreas Haag, CEO at Streamliners Management Consulting, said his role recently has 'turned to being the therapist of senior leaderships,' with clients feeling more anxious or hesitant about decision-making due to tariffs. Global makers of drugs, microchips, cars and more have responded to the Trump administration's trade policy with pledges to invest or relocate their production to the United States to avoid higher taxes on goods and services. However, the panelists said not everyone should make the same move. Shay Luo, a partner at management consulting firm Kearney, said companies should consider factors like demand, location and cost before upheaving or expanding their production. 'We have to keep reminding people, like, be rational. Do not be emotional on this topic,' Luo said. Tensions between the U.S. and China have resulted in a rollercoaster of tariffs, with rates varying between 10% to 145% in recent months. At their peak, the reciprocal taxes tanked U.S. stock markets and created uncertainty around how tariffs would impact prices and consumer demand. They have since been lowered to an effective 30% rate for Chinese imports and 10% for U.S. exports as part of a 90-day pause between the two countries. With rates as volatile as they are, Haag recommended manufacturers keep their supplier relationships in place in China. At some point, he said, the tariffs will be lifted and companies that pivoted to the U.S. will be in a race to re-establish their former suppliers. 'It's going to be survival of the fittest,' Haag said. 'If you have cut off ties, you're going to be out of business.' Luo, who works on Kearney's annual reshoring index, a barometer that tracks job reshoring to the U.S. from Asia, has been monitoring relocation trends in manufacturing for years. Despite recent domestic manufacturing commitments from executives, this year's report showed an overall slowdown in reshoring activity, illustrated by declines in its manufacturing import ratio, driven by supply-demand factors. A common factor among companies who successfully make the transition is that they work with their existing suppliers rather than pivot to others, Luo said. 'You will be surprised how many of your suppliers based out of Asia are willing to work together with you to establish another factory or production line in Mexico or in the U.S.,' she said. One of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers looking to expand or bring production back to the U.S. is navigating the ever-evolving web of regulatory hurdles. Matthew Wright, founder and executive chairman at Specright, a software firm focused on specification data management, said it's hard to add production lines or construct buildings in most states and jurisdictions in a timely manner. Wright is a former packaging executive. '[A company] may have a great idea to bring product back to the U.S., then realize it's a two- to three-year project to get capacity up and running, and half of that is because of delays and local regulatory issues,' Wright said. To expedite business development, Congress previously launched the Opportunity Zone program during President Donald Trump's first term to spur economic growth by awarding companies tax benefits for investing in historically underserved or distressed areas. Wright said he wants to see the federal government do more with the program. As part of Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill,' lawmakers are looking to pass legislation that would restructure and expand the 2017 program to include more qualifying 'opportunity zones' and investment incentives. As tariffs raise the cost of goods and services, many manufacturers are looking for ways to avoid passing those increases on to consumers. Wright said leadership should re-engage their companies around a unified goal of lowering costs to drive demand during these uncertain times. 'I do think margins in general are very razor thin,' Wright said, but there is also an opportunity for companies to lower their costs through supplier negotiations or by acting on tariff mitigation 'playbooks' from years ago. Market disruption from tariffs can also yield opportunities that drive operational efficiencies within companies and workforces. 'I actually think this is an unbelievable opportunity right now to really make change happen, and to make improvements that will stay much longer than the tariffs,' Haag said. The MD&M East expo is run by Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, the publisher behind Manufacturing Dive. Informa has no influence over Manufacturing Dive's coverage. Recommended Reading How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day observances set in Jamestown, area
May 21—JAMESTOWN — Jamestown and area communities will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with programs and ceremonies. The Jamestown Patriotic Council is sponsoring the Memorial Day program starting at 9 a.m. Monday at Shady's in the Gladstone Inn & Suites, according to Theresa Haag, president of the council. Matthew Motschenbacher will speak on "Though Poppies Grow." Following the program, a naval ceremony will follow at Nickeus Park bridge which includes a 21-gun salute to honor those lost at sea. When the naval ceremony concludes, ceremonies will follow at the Jamestown cemeteries simultaneously, Haag said. Previously, ceremonies would move from cemetery to cemetery. The ceremonies that will occur simultaneously at the cemeteries include the raising and lowering of the U.S. flag, placing of the wreath/flag, taps and invocation/benediction. Local religious leaders helping with this include the Revs. Steve Berntson, Kerry Boese, Chad Wilhelm, Greg Allen, Stephanie Gossett and Bob Hoekstra, Haag said. The last program will be the Veterans' Memorial Wall ceremony at 11 a.m. at Fort Seward. Included will be a 21-gun salute and Gordie Johnson and Joel Hanson will be performing echo taps. A freewill donation luncheon will be served at the All Vets Club following the Fort Seward program. The lunch will be a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, chips, pickles and coffee, water and Kool-Aid. The Patriotic Council includes representatives of the Jamestown Drum and Bugle Corps, All Vets Club, American Legion Post 14 and Auxiliary, VFW Post 760 and Auxiliary, DAV Chapter 31, Vietnam Veterans and 20th Infantry Regiment, Fort Seward, Dakota Territory. American Legion Mayer-Morlock Post #250 will hold a Memorial Day program at the Gackle American Legion Hall at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in Gackle. Randy Entzminger will be the speaker on "80 Years Since Victory: Expectations of the Greatest Generation." Ceremonies at the Gackle and Alfred cemeteries will be followed by a potluck lunch open to everyone at the Gackle Legion Hall. Memorial Day services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Kensal Public School in Kensal. John Florhaug Post 103 and Squadron 103 of the American Legion will salute the dead at the city cemetery and St. John's Catholic cemetery immediately following the service. Lunch will be served at St. John's Catholic Church after the service and is sponsored by the Kensal City Cemetery Association. Adam Job Post 245 of the American Legion will hold a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Medina Public School gym, said Wayne Reardon, adjutant of the Legion. Speaker will be the Rev. Erik Weber, and the Medina Community Band will perform. After the program, the group will visit local cemeteries, then return to the American Legion and have dinner, served by English Lutheran Church, he said. The Memorial Day program at Pingree begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Edmunds-Pingree Community Center in Pingree. The speaker will be Carmen Keller of Fargo. After the program, the group will move to the cemetery and decorate the veterans' graves, said Mike Tompkins, president of the Pingree Cemetery Board, which sponsors the program. That will be followed by a noon meal by TJ's Catering. The Eckelson-Sanborn American Legion and Auxiliary Post 202 Memorial Day program begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sanborn, said Cheryl Foster, president of the Auxiliary. The speaker will be Morgan Foster, Ph.D. After the program, weather permitting, the group will go to the Sacred Heart and Fairview cemeteries. Lunch will follow at the Sanborn Community Center. Rice Deede American Legion Post 205 of Woodworth will hold its Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Pettibone Cemetery, said Arvin Goter, commander of the post. Coffee and donuts will follow the service at the Pettibone Community Hall. At 10:30 a.m., a service will be held at Gem Cemetery, Woodworth. A potluck dinner will follow at the Woodworth Fire Hall. The speaker at both cemeteries will be David Bratton, Stutsman County veterans service officer, Goter said. Vietnam veterans attending the ceremonies at the cemeteries will receive a special North Dakota welcome home coin, presented by Bratton.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Going to University of Tennessee graduations? Avoiding campus? Schedule, parking, bag info
It's one of the busiest times of year for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, as students prepare to graduate after final exams under a new commencement schedule that consolidates ceremonies and shortens the weekend. This big change to graduations, happening May 15-17, was implemented to accommodate growing enrollment and retention, as well as the addition of new colleges over the past five years. Additionally, UT's two biggest colleges − the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haslam College of Business – continue to award a majority of the degrees UT bestows to students each year. This is the first year UT has changed commencement to a format that will see multiple colleges graduating together instead of individual events, while the two biggest colleges are splitting up students into different ceremonies. 'While predicting exact numbers isn't possible, (the university's special events team) used historical data to project similar ceremony sizes, aiming to balance across all ceremonies the experience for graduates and their guests," UT spokesperson Tyra Haag told Knox News. "After this year, the events team will evaluate whether this reimagined model supports continued growth while preserving the quality of the celebrations.' So, don your best business casual and learn what you should know about spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at UT. Number of ceremonies: Eight Location: Unless otherwise noted, Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Drive. Capacity: Around 14,000 seats for guests. Doors open: One hour before each ceremony. Projected length: Two to two-and-a-half hours for each ceremony. The times for speakers will be shortened to keep the focus on students, Haag said. Student check-in: No later than 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Number of graduates: Three of the ceremonies are projected to have more than 1,400 students attending. UT calculates each student invites about eight guests. Access: Tickets are not required, and there's limit on how many guests can attend. Seating: First-come, first-served. Thursday, May 15 10 a.m. - College of Law graduating Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Legal Studies students (Student Union Auditorium) 4 p.m. - Doctoral Hooding for all Ph.D. programs. Doctor of Education, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Social Work degrees Friday, May 16 9:30 a.m. - Comparative and Experimental Medicine graduates, the Herbert College of Agriculture and several concentrations in the Haslam College of Business (Accounting, Finance, Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Programs, Supply Chain Management, Master of Business Administration and Smith Global Leadership Scholars) 1:30 p.m. - College of Communication and Information, with several concentrations in the Haslam College of Business (Business Analytics, Economics, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Public Administration and Statistics) Saturday, May 17 9:30 a.m. - The College of Nursing and two divisions of the College of Arts and Sciences (the Division of Arts and Humanities and the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics) 11:30 a.m. - College of Veterinary Medicine (Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building) 1:30 p.m. - Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs; Bredesen Center; College of Architecture and Design; College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences; College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies; College of Social Work; Life Sciences; and the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. 5:30 p.m. - The Tickle College of Engineering and the Division of Social Services in the College of Arts and Sciences. Parking is free for graduating students and guests in non-commuter and commuter core parking lots, as well as in garages across campus. UT recommends carpooling and leaving early to avoid traffic delays. UT recommends four main parking areas near the arena: G-10 garage: Located near the arena and Neyland Stadium, G-10 can be accessed via the Neyland Drive entrance. The top level is reserved for accessible and mobility-limited guests. Commuter Core 6 parking lot: Use Lake Loudoun Boulevard to enter this lot, just across from the arena. G-5 garage: Located below the Commuter Core 6 lot, this garage also connects to the arena. G-16 garage: This garage, located on Volunteer Boulevard near the Rock, can be accessed via Pat Head Summitt Street. For guests of the College of Veterinary Medicine graduation, UT recommends parking in the Volunteer Hall garage or in Staff Lot 9 across from Neyland Stadium. The Commuter Core 4 parking lot on the agriculture portion of campus has additional accessible parking and a free shuttle to the arena. If parking is full on campus, the Knoxville Civic Coliseum parking garage also will provide parking and a shuttle running 7 a.m.-5 p.m., dropping off guests off at the intersection of Chamique Holdsclaw Drive and Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Campus employees will be working on Thursday and Friday, so be mindful and avoid parking in staff lots. Construction also will be happening on campus, primarily on Phillip Fulmer Way. Students and guests should bring as little as possible for quick entry into the area. Security screenings will be in place at each entrance on the concourse level. A clear bag policy will be in effect, meaning guests can bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12x6x12 inches. Guests can also bring a small clutch purse 4.5x6.5 inches or smaller, which applies to wallets too. No other bags are allowed, and all items are subject to a search. Medically necessary items also will be searched, and diaper bags do not count as a medically necessary item. What about cameras? Guests are allowed to bring personal cameras with detachable lenses smaller than 5 inches. Professional cameras and lenses longer than five inches are not allowed. What about gifts? Guests can bring flowers and unwrapped gifts. Wrapped gifts, signs and balloons are not allowed inside. UT sells flowers in the arena for graduates. What about alcohol and tobacco? Alcohol won't be sold or allowed inside the arena. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed inside UT buildings, outside on campus or in private cars parked on UT property. Can't make graduation? UT provides livestreams of each graduation, which also can be viewed after ceremonies conclude at Keenan Thomas reports for the Knox News business growth and development team. You can reach him by email at Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Going to University of Tennessee graduation? Times, parking, bag info
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Germany's Aurubis to ramp up new US copper recycling facility
SANTIAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Aurubis ( opens new tab will be ramping up its copper recycling smelter in the U.S. this year, the German company's CEO Toralf Haag told Reuters on Wednesday, adding Aurubis sees more potential for investment in future years. Aurubus has invested $800 million building the project, which took four years. Haag said it will process 180,000 metric tons of complex copper scrap and produce 70,000 tons of refined metal annually. "North America is an attractive market. There is no large recycling facility in North America up to now, the majority of the scrap is exported," Haag said in an interview on the sidelines of the CESCO and CRU copper conferences. The U.S. exported nearly 960,000 tons of copper scrap last year, according to information provider Trade Data Monitor (TDM), of which 41% was shipped to China, 11% to Canada and 10% to Thailand. U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation on the potential for import tariffs on copper including scrap, aiming to encourage more local production of the metal used in the power and construction industries. "The decision to invest in a recycling operation could play an even more important role now, having a facility in the U.S. is beneficial for us," Haag said, adding that the site in Richmond was Aurubis' only operation in the U.S. Aurubis could invest in further recycling capacity in the U.S. "Currently Aurubis focuses on delivering on the Richmond project," Haag said. Sources of copper scrap include the auto industry and cables from telecoms companies. Aurubis expects data centres to be a source of scrap in the future. "Copper in data centres lasts three to five years, then it needs to be replaced because the technology is moving so fast." Data centres for artificial intelligence are expected to be a major source of future copper demand.
Associated Press
26-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Top Leadership Transition Announced for One More Child
LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One More Child announced today that Chief Operations Officer Stephen Robert has been appointed by the organization's board of directors to the role of president and CEO, while former president and CEO, Dr. Jerry Haag, will serve as the CEO of One More Child Foundation. Haag served as the organization's president and CEO for the past 18 years. Under his leadership, One More Child went from serving 3,351 children and individuals in 2007 to 250,259 in 2023. While One More Child's global headquarters is based in Lakeland, FL, its services have expanded nationally and globally, serving foster children, hungry children, single moms, struggling families and survivors of human trafficking. Robert has held leadership roles at One More Child over a 15-year span, serving as COO for the past four years. He was instrumental in developing the organization's strategic vision and carrying out its national expansion efforts in North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Texas. As CEO, Robert will continue to lead One More Child's growth and expansion while overseeing capital projects underway in Lakeland, Tampa, Jacksonville and Sarasota. 'I'm incredibly honored by the confidence the board has placed in me to lead this organization I love so dearly,' said Robert. 'Our mission is in our name. It's about one more. One more child that doesn't have a home. One more single mom who feels alone and doesn't know how she will support her children. One more family wondering if food will be on the table that night. And one more teenager waking up every morning to face the horrors of human trafficking. We are firmly committed to bringing hope and healing to those who are vulnerable and in need.' One More Child currently operates in 26 states and 19 countries with plans to expand into other parts of the country and beyond. Haag will primarily focus on expanding the organization's Foundation, which was established in 2011, to directly support the mission of One More Child. He has been appointed by three governors to Florida's Faith and Community Council and served as chair for three years under the appointment of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Haag is active on the American Enterprise Institute's Child Welfare Innovation Work Group in Washington D.C. and serves on the board of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). Last year, Haag and One More Child were presented with a Florida Cabinet Resolution by then Attorney General Ashley Moody for leading the fight in helping survivors of human trafficking. During his tenure, Haag oversaw the launch of anti-trafficking programs and has been invited to share the organization's expertise with national and world leaders including the United States Health and Human Services, the White House and presidents of multiple countries. Haag's wife, Christi, will continue serving in her role as One More Child ambassador and international speaker. 'Stephen is an outstanding visionary leader, and I have full confidence in his ability to lead this organization with the highest level of excellence,' said Haag. 'Christi and I are not retiring. We're not stepping back. In fact, we are leaning into the work that awaits us as we continue to fight for one more child.' 'One More Child has undergone tremendous growth under the exceptional leadership of Dr. Haag,' said One More Child Board Chair Spike Hogan. 'When I joined the board, we were just a Florida focused ministry. Today, we are worldwide – serving in 26 states and 19 countries. Millions of vulnerable children and struggling families have received life-changing services because of his passion and innovative approach to helping people in their greatest time of need. With Dr. Haag continuing to build the Foundation and Stephen taking the helm as the organization's new CEO, we will grow stronger and expand wider to reach those who are suffering and hurting in our communities and across the globe.' One More Child operates in 26 states and 19 countries around the world, meeting the needs of foster children, hungry children, single moms, struggling families and sex-trafficked children and teens. In 2023, One More Child provided direct services to 250,259 children and individuals while impacting an additional 143,334 individuals through advocacy, trainings, awareness and volunteering. One More Child provided more than 19 million meals nationally and globally. For more information, visit To learn more about the Foundation, go to
