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By Kevin BowersOct 15, 2025

2025 Q3 Tariff Impacts on Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ: An ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Report

Tariffs, like the new Section 232 tariffs, are reshaping how manufacturers plan, invest, and compete – with consequences that extend well beyond the balance sheet. Here are some important takeaways and insights from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s 2025 Q3 Spot Survey.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikOct 13, 2025

Machinery Orders Show Resilience in August Despite Mounting Headwinds

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Orders Report published by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ – The Association For Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, totaled $529.4 million in August 2025.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 23, 2025

July 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $216.2M, Up 9.8% From July 2024

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $216.2 million in July 2025. Orders increased 4.9% from June 2025 and 9.8% from July 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.45 billion, down 2.9% from the same period in 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikSep 08, 2025

Machinery Orders Dip Against Stronger Year-Over-Year Gains

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $387.3 million in July 2025, a 9.5% decrease from June 2025 but a 20.1% increase from July 2024. Machinery orders placed through July 2025 totaled $2.91 billion, up 14.4% over the first seven months of 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 20, 2025

June 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $204.1M, Down 1.8% From May

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $204.1 million in June 2025, declining 1.8% from May 2025 and 3.9% from June 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.23 billion, a drop of 4.9% from the same period in 2024.

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Advocacy
By Harry MoserAug 14, 2025

2025 Reshoring Survey: 59% of Shops Reshored or Are Quoting

New data reveals OEMs prioritize price, but overlook true sourcing costs. Contract manufacturers say better tools and trained labor are key to restoring U.S. production strength.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikAug 11, 2025

Machinery Orders Rise as Automation Grows, Aerospace Soars

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the USMTO Report from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, was $429.2 million in June, totaling $2.52 billion for the year, a 13.7% increase over the first half of 2024. This marked increases of 9.1% from May 2025 and 7.7% from June 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJul 21, 2025

May 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $207.8M, Down 2.3% From April

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $207.8 million in May 2025. Orders dropped 2.3% from April 2025 and 5% from May 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.03 billion, a drop of 5.1% from the same period in 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJul 14, 2025

Machinery Orders Slow in May While Preserving Year-Over-Year Gains

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $392.7 million in May 2025, an 11.8% decline from April 2025 and a 2.7% increase from May 2024. 2025 orders placed through May totaled $2.09 billion, a 15% increase over the first five months of 2024.

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Intelligence
By Christopher ChidzikJun 18, 2025

April 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $212.8M, Up 2.7% From March

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and USCTI, totaled $212.8 million in April 2025. Orders increased 2.7% from March 2025 but were down 2.8% from April 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $818.3 million.

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