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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 […]
NAFEM comments on proposed DOE Process Rule
In early May, NAFEM submitted comments largely supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed Process Rule that would streamline and modernize […]
India requests extension of GSP status until after national elections
Citing an inability to make major policy decisions during its national election period, India has requested a 90-day extension of […]
Buyer beware, USTR publishes list of most notorious markets
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) prepares an annual report on trading partners’ protection of intellectual property rights. The report includes a Notorious […]
Colorado bill to prohibit sale of non-ENERGY STAR® certified products proceeds
Colorado House Bill 19-1231 has passed the state’s House and Senate and awaits Governor Polis’ signature. If signed by the Governor, the […]
Additional Chinese import tariffs proposed; respond by May 30
On May 13, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released List 4 of approximately $300 billion in Chinese imports on which it proposes […]
NAFEM submits DOE Process Rule comments; encourages more refinement
NAFEM submits DOE Process Rule comments; encourages more refinement On behalf of its members, NAFEM submitted comments May 6 that support work […]
Additional duty on products from China take effect May 10
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced it will increase the duty on List 3 of China imports from 10 percent to 25 percent […]
NAFEM provides feedback on proposed Colo. bill to require ENERGY STAR ® certification
If approved, Colorado House Bill 19-1231 would require that all commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers, along with a variety of other […]