NAW SmartBrief
May 5, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* China opens door to US trade talks
* ORS Nasco bolsters distribution with Techniweld USA deal
* US manufacturing orders rose 4.3% in March
* US adds 177K jobs in April, exceeding predictions
* US construction spending declines 0.5% in March
* Gloomy retail earnings show consumers are feeling the pinch of US tariffs
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Tariffs spur drop in West Coast port shipping volumes
* Aurora Innovation launches driverless trucking in Texas
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B must adapt to stay relevant amid tech shifts
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US economy shows resilience despite trade tensions
* 4 essential steps for driving organizational change
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