Member DashboardUSMCA goes into effect July 1
Beginning July 1, all three countries will transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the new United […]
NAFEM advocates for moving deadline for EU SCIP compliance
The European Union’s (EU) new Substances of Concern in Articles in Products (SCIP) database is scheduled to launch in October, […]
U.S. takes steps to encourage manufacturers to reshore production
Lawmakers and the White House continue to discuss reshoring incentives ‒ including a reduced corporate tax rate and tax credits […]
Extension of Section 301 Chinese import exclusions under consideration
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on a possible extension of Section 301 product exclusions for up to […]
CEE developing joint U.S./Canadian automatic commercial ice maker and pre-rinse spray valve specs
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEESM) is seeking feedback from commercial foodservice and supplies industry partners on proposed revisions to […]
Business continuity planning resouces
As members prepare their companies for COVID-19 pandemic recovery, several free business continuity planning resources are available: The Department of […]
More small business resources available to members
The S corporation is America’s most popular corporate structure, often used by family owned and closely held businesses. S corporations […]
Senate reviewing feedback on draft AIM Act
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works is reviewing comments submitted by NAFEM and others to the American […]
NAFEM advocates for emergency funding for Postal Service
NAFEM joined a coalition of companies, industry groups and trade associations in calling for emergency funding for the U.S. Postal […]
Trump administration identifying ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Numerous U.S. agencies, as well as the departments of State and Commerce, are acting on President Trump’s request to look […]
Renewal process underway for Section 301 List 1 and 2 tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the possible extension of Section 301 tariff […]
USMCA facilitates broader use of ASTM standards
When the USMCA goes into effect July 1, it introduces a new playing field for standards development organizations. While the […]