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Manufacturing

We keep up to date on manufacturing conditions via regular surveys and by monitoring exports in our district’s six states, and we report on the health of regional manufacturing in the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.

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Great lakes freighter at an ore dock on Lake Superior
A fifth of this Upper Peninsula community's economy is mining. Can it diversify?Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
June 4, 2025
Article
Manufacturing worker bending metal rod with machinery, with American and Chinese flags in the background
Old jobs, new jobs: How the labor landscape has changed two decades after trade with China openedLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
May 19, 2025
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Manufacturing workers working in a manufacturing plant
Coming off a slump in 2023, manufacturers expect a modest rebound in the year ahead Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 2, 2024
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Manufacturing workers
District manufacturers expect a steady 2023 after a year of moderate growthJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
January 13, 2023
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From substitute materials to makeshift repairs, businesses adapt to supply chain woes key image
From substitute materials to makeshift repairs, businesses adapt to supply chain woesTu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
March 18, 2022
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District manufacturers had a strong year amid supply chain challenges, remain positive for 2022Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 2, 2022
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Cargo ships in a busy harbour
Death to inventories! (Long live inventories.)Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
January 27, 2022
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Staff Reports
Firm Entry and Exit and Aggregate Growth

Jose Asturias | United States Census Bureau

Sewon Hur | Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Timothy J. Kehoe | Consultant, University of Minnesota, and National Bureau of Economic Research

Kim J. Ruhl | University of Wisconsin and National Bureau of Economic Research

September 27, 2021
Research
After a rough year, manufacturers optimistic for 2021 key image
After a rough year, manufacturers optimistic for 2021Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 17, 2021
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Motor vehicle sales revving their enginesRon Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
August 4, 2020
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Minnesota manufacturers expect stability in 2020Alyssa Augustine | Content Strategy and Engagement Supervisor
February 4, 2020
News
Manufacturers’ survey: Acceleration in growth expected after a modest 2019Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 4, 2020
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