Advocacy
2020 will be a busy year for the industry
A variety of issues in the commercial foodservice equipment and supplies industry are likely to take center stage in 2020. […]
U.S. House passes USMCA
On Dec. 19, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the amended United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). Previously, […]
Tax cut gains potentially offset by tariffs
Experts expected the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to increase long-run gross domestic product (GDP) by 1.7 percent, create […]
Tariffs threatened for steel/aluminum imports from Brazil/Argentina
On Dec. 2, President Trump tweeted that the U.S. would impose Section 232 tariffs on steel imported from Brazil, and […]
U.S. proposes tariffs on French imports, including smallwares
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that France’s Digital Services Tax is burdensome on U.S. commerce. The 3 percent tax applies […]
Trade negotiations with China continue
In mid-December, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China. The new agreement leaves the current 25 […]
ENERGY STAR®/NAFEM discuss state requirements
On Nov. 19, NAFEM and representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation met to discuss individual […]
Trade negotiations with China continue
In mid-December, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China. The new agreement leaves the current 25 […]
IMPORTANT TRADE UPDATE re: China Negotiations and USMCA
Last week, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China.The new agreement leaves the current 25 percent Section 301 […]
PFAS Action Plans
EPA is taking a proactive, cross-agency approach to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The agency’s actions are found here. For additional […]