Taxes, Tariffs & Trade
Members join Congressional fly-in to share info on trade challenges; discuss USMCA
NAFEM members Kevin O’Brien (l), Larry Molinari (r) and NAFEM’s Charlie Souhrada at the Trade Makes America fly-in. On July […]
Updates on Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports
Following is the latest information on this issue. $300 billion in proposed tariffs on hold Following the June G-20 summit […]
Mexico enforcing mandatory NOM certification for imports
On June 3, Mexico eliminated exceptions to its Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), or official standards. Imported electrical and electronic goods, […]
Congressional USMCA negotiations continue
According to media reports, President Trump is now expected to send the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) to Congress […]
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 […]