Now that 2025 is behind us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the forces that defined the manufacturing sector last year—and consider what’s on the horizon for 2026. Among the most influential themes were shifting global trade rules, the sector’s continued contraction despite broader economic growth, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.
Read our latest edition of Economic Insights for Manufacturers below to dive deeper into these trends and what they mean for your business in 2026.