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Initial Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports in effect
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued instructions for importing items from China that are impacted by the 25 percent tariffs, which […]
USTR proposed additional tariffs on Chinese products
Issue Overview The Administration has proposed an additional $200 billion in 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. This new list of […]
USTR releases product exclusion process for Chinese products subject to Section 301 tariffs
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a process to obtain product exclusions from the additional tariffs […]
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Issue Overview The Trump administration will proceed with tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. […]
Awaiting further information from California on Emissions
NAFEM continues to monitor for new information on California’s planned HFC prohibitions and NOx emission reductions. The California Air Resources […]
Steel/aluminum tariff pressures continue
On June 1, the Trump administration imposed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and […]
Member support needed to continue opposition to metal tariffs
In last month’s Advocacy Update, we introduced the Coalition of America Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU), a group NAFEM and […]
Walk-in Coolers/Freezers Energy Consumption Standards
Issue Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the deadline by when members must meet new energy consumption […]
DOE/NAM to help improve energy efficiency of U.S. manufacturers
The U.S. spends more than $200 billion dollars each year to power its manufacturing plants. To help U.S. manufacturers drive […]
EPA seeks feedback on potential HFC ban
Following the U.S. Circuit Court vacating the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2015 Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) Rule, the agency is […]