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Trump Steps Up His 2018 Tariffs On Steel and Aluminum, Risking Inflation On Promise of More Jobs

The moves are part of an aggressive push by the president to reset global trade, with Trump saying that tax hikes on the people and companies buying foreign-made products will ultimately strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Springdale Warehouse Owner Wins $14M Judgment Against Tenant Over Tornado Damage

979 E. Robinson Ave. in Springdale was destroyed in a tornado in 2022. [Google Maps]

A federal judge awarded $14.69 million to a Springdale warehouse owner after a tenant’s insufficient insurance failed to cover tornado damage.

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state.

The Art of the Pivot (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The Trump White House’s volatility will test many companies’ ability to adapt quickly.

Manufacturing / Construction / Government & Politics

Trump Steps Up His 2018 Tariffs On Steel and Aluminum, Risking Inflation On Promise of More Jobs

The moves are part of an aggressive push by the president to reset global trade, with Trump saying that tax hikes on the people and companies buying foreign-made products will ultimately strengthen domestic manufacturing. read more >
Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry

Cargill to Close Springdale Facility, Affecting About 1,100 Workers

The closure comes after privately held Cargill announced in December that it planned to cut 5% of its global workforce. read more >
Manufacturing / Investments / Public Companies

New Player Arrives In US Steel-Nippon Takeover Saga With the Goal of Quashing It

Asset manager Ancora Holdings Group is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services

Sortworthy to Relocate to Northwest Arkansas, Invest $3M

The $3 million investment includes moving existing industrial equipment to a site in Bentonville and creating 40 new jobs over five years. read more >
Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Real Estate

Conway Company Sells 400,000 Forest Carbon Credits

The credits, also known as carbon offsets, attract buyers among companies and entities with emission reduction goals. read more >
Manufacturing / Construction

Industrial Gas Producer Messer Plans $70M Facility in Berryville

The company plans to build an air separation unit, which is designed for the production of oxygen, nitrogen and argon in liquid or gaseous form from atmospheric air. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services / Construction

Northeast Arkansas Looks to Workforce Collaboration to Support Steel Industry’s Growth

Companies and colleges in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to tackle workforce shortages through innovative partnerships. The steel industry's growth has only accelerated the need for a larger labor force and skilled workers. read more >
Manufacturing / Government & Politics / Transportation

Tokusen USA to Close Conway Factory as Market and Trade Challenges Mount

Tariffs on steel imports are among the headwinds the company faced. As many as 250 workers are losing their jobs. read more >
Manufacturing / Energy / Government & Politics

Finalized Tax Credit for Cleaner Hydrogen Gets a Cautious OK From Some Environmental Groups

The Biden administration is trying to ramp up hydrogen production to displace fossil fuels as an energy source for sectors of the economy that emit massive greenhouse gases, yet are difficult to electrify. read more >
An electric arc furnace at Big River Steel’s Flex Mill near Osceola. Since the mill opened, it has provided hundreds of jobs and a big boost to the local economy.
Manufacturing / Construction / Government & Politics

US Steel, Nippon File Suit Against Biden Administration After $15B Deal Scuttled

The steelmakers allege that Biden's decision to block the deal was a political one that had no rational legal basis. read more >
Manufacturing / Construction / Government & Politics

Biden Rejects Proposed Takeover of US Steel, Putting Arkansas in Position to Gain

The decision has big implications for northeast Arkansas, where U.S. Steel has invested billions to modernize its operations. read more >
Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Public Companies

William Miller Joins Envirotech as CFO

Miller, who owns a public accounting firm in Little Rock, replaces Franklin Lim, who resigned due to health reasons. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services / Construction

State Awards $26M in Workforce Development Grants

Fourteen data-driven education and workforce training programs received the funds. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services / Education

AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Local Startup Accelerators

Funds are aimed at encouraging the development of technological products and services. Recipients include Startup Junkie, The Venture Center and Forge Institute. read more >
The Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett
Manufacturing / Real Estate

Georgia-Pacific Announces $90M Investment at Crossett Mill

Georgia-Pacific is investing $90 million to expand its Crossett facility, creating 50 new jobs and boosting bath tissue converting capacity, with production expected to begin in 2026. read more >
Students use a virtual reality headset at a station inside a "Be Pro Be Proud" mobile workshop
Manufacturing / Business Services / Education

Be Pro Be Proud Expands Leadership Team

Be Pro Be Proud has expanded its leadership team with a new business development manager, marketing manager, special events manager and state director for Alabama. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services / Government & Politics

Envirotech Narrows Q3 Losses, Acquires Government Contracting Firm

The electric vehicle maker said the acquisition of Maddox Industries is expected to deliver a multimillion-dollar revenue stream over the next three years. read more >
Manufacturing / Government & Politics / Public Companies

Trump Reiterates Vow to Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel

Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night. read more >
Manufacturing / Business Services / Construction

Doubling STEM Grads Could Add Nearly $4B to Arkansas Economy by 2038, Study Finds

The state currently faces a critical shortage of STEM graduates, with nearly 58,000 open positions projected in the coming years. read more >
Manufacturing / Construction / Public Companies

Timber Giant Weyerhaeuser Plans $500M Facility in South Arkansas

The project is expected to create 200 jobs in the region and expand Weyerhaeuser’s engineered wood products capacity by about 10 million cubic feet annually. read more >