Advocacy

January at-a-glance…environment

A U.S. nationwide approach to hydrofluorocarbon reductions, versus multiple state-by-state efforts, is on the horizon. In late December, Congress gave […]


01.28.2021

January at-a-glance…materials & handling

Numerous internal freight forwarders are reminding customers of further delays due to COVID-19 and the approaching Chinese New Year. U.S. […]


01.28.2021

January at-a-glance…regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule – effective March 8 – clarifying the standard for employee […]


01.28.2021

January at-a-glance…taxes, tariffs & trade

NAFEM members impacted by list 4A of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports that are subject to a 7.5 […]


01.28.2021

Meet the 117th Congress

Phone2Action’s Guide to the 117th Congress includes biographical data on every member of the House and Senate. It is an […]


01.28.2021

An early read on the Biden administration

As expected, President Joe Biden reversed multiple Trump administration actions in his first days of office. At press time, he […]


01.28.2021

How key Biden nominees are expected to address energy, climate and trade once approved

Fulfilling a campaign promise to assemble a cabinet that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population, President Biden nominated one […]


01.28.2021

Organizations to note

In the U.S., businesses and residences receive economical, safe and reliable energy due to the work of the Federal Energy […]


12.22.2020

Biden announces key roles, a look ahead for U.S. manufacturing

As we get closer to the Jan. 20, 2021 inauguration, President-Elect Biden’s plans are becoming more clear. His website states […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule adopting a streamlined approach to the test procedure waiver process. […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…materials & handling

A shortage in the nation’s metal supply is adding insult to COVID-19 injury as several NAFEM members report challenges in […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…taxes, tariffs & trade

President-elect Biden has said his focus will be “domestic first” before turning his attention to trade deals abroad. To help […]


12.22.2020