Scrutiny increases on foreign ownership of U.S. businesses
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) published its final rule expanding its jurisdiction following proposed regulations released several months ago […]
U.K. completes Brexit; bilateral discussions ramp up
With the U.K.’s Jan. 29 exit from the European Union (EU) complete, bilateral trade discussions with the U.K., and separately […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs expanded and challenged
In late January, the Trump administration announced an expansion of the 10% aluminum and 25%t steel import tariffs to include […]
Despite Phase One deal, most China import tariffs remain
The U.S.-China Phase One trade deal went into effect Feb. 14. The 25 percent Section 301 tariffs on Lists 1, 2 and 3 that most […]
USMCA ratified; implementation begins soon
President Trump signed the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Jan. 29. While Canada has yet to ratify […]
Start planning for Earth Day 2020
Earth Day 2020 is April 22. Start planning now to celebrate this annual event dedicated to protecting our environment.
NAFEM members discuss DOE Process Rule
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the pre-publication version of its Process Rule regulations and the results warrant attention. The Process […]
DOE continues evaluating NAFEM’s request
At the same time DOE publishes the Process Rule in the Federal Register, it also will issue a Supplemental Notice […]
ENERGY STAR® updates
EPA evaluating state-by-state requirementsFollowing its Nov. 19 meeting with NAFEM, the EPA Office of Air and Radiation is evaluating individual […]
First ban on natural gas hook-up in place, more to follow
Berkeley, Calif. is the first U.S. city to ban new natural gas hook-ups to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More […]