Taxes, Tariffs & Trade

September ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

In response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Canada imposed counter tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50%, respectively, on […]


09.09.2026

Open Your Doors to Elected Officials

One of the most effective ways manufacturers can help policymakers understand our industry is also one of the simplest: invite […]


09.09.2026

August ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

Beginning Aug. 19, the U.S. will impose additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff […]


08.12.2026

July ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

Phase 2 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) IEEPA tariff refunds claim system is open for certain entries flagged for reconciliation, […]


07.07.2026

June ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

Effective June 8, the administration adjusted certain Section 232 tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and copper “to more effectively address national security threats; spur investment […]


06.10.2026

May ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the ACE/CAPE (Automated Commercial Environment/Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) portal for submitting International Emergency Economic Powers […]


05.13.2026

April ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

On April 2, a Presidential Proclamation and accompanying fact sheet revised Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel and copper imports, effective April 6.   Tariffs are now assessed on the full […]


04.09.2026

ADVOCACY ISSUES SURVEY: Pressure Is the New Normal 

Since NAFEM’s last advocacy issues survey in 2023, what once felt like short-term disruption has become a lasting reality. Volatility […]


03.11.2026

March ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

A 10% temporary surcharge on global imports is in effect until July 24, following the U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 decision that the International Emergency […]


03.11.2026

February ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently improved its Automated Clearing House (ACH) refund process, moving to exclusively electronic refunds as of Feb. […]


02.11.2026

January ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

While we await the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs, you can find the latest […]


01.14.2026

December ’25 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

While we wait for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs, NAFEM’s legal team at Barnes […]


12.10.2025