Advocacy
NAFEM submits comments on behalf of industry on expanded Section 301 China tariffs
NAFEM provided testimony and submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) about the potential impact on the industry of proposed tariffs of up […]
USMCA fast tracked for consideration
Mexico’s Senate approved the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) June 19, the first of three countries to do so. […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs continue to impact trade partners
While the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Canada and Mexico were removed in May, they continue […]
Steel/Aluminum tariffs continue to impact trade partners; exclusion request process opens
Issue Overview While the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Canada and Mexico were removed in May, […]
President halts proposed U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports
What was announced? On June 7, President Trump “indefinitely suspended” his previously announced plan to implement tariffs on all imports […]
Tariffs increased on Chinese imports; additional tariffs forthcoming
On May 10, in response to unsuccessful trade negotiations with China, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) increased Section 301 import […]
Concern mounts over potential U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on May 2 intending to bar the U.S. from withdrawing from the Paris […]
Washington state approves HFC-reduction bill
The Washington State Legislature has approved a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) reduction bill (HB1112) based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant […]
Tariffs removed on steel/aluminum imported from Canada/Mexico
On May 17, President Trump announced that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico will be removed […]
USMCA assessment indicates “moderate” impact on U.S. economy
A key deadline in securing congressional approval of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) was met in late […]