Taxes, Tariffs & Trade
U.K. trade barrier information requested
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) wants to hear from small- or medium-sized NAFEM-member companies facing trade barriers exporting to the U.K. due […]
U.S./Mexico border closure averted
On April 4, President Trump, who had been threatening to close the U.S. border with Mexico, said he will give […]
UK trade barrier information requested
If you’re a small or medium-sized business that exports to the United Kingdom (UK), the United States International Trade Commission […]
Advocating for permanent tax relief for S corps, partnerships and sole proprietorships
NAFEM has joined more than 30 associations in advocating for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 that would make permanent […]
Business leaders join forces to support USMCA; Mexico says metal tariffs must go
Canada and Mexico purchase one-fifth of the total value of U.S. manufacturing output, and together they purchase more U.S.-made goods […]
Negotiations continue with China over tariffs
As of press time, trade talks between the U.S. and China are continuing with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer […]
Canada to subsidize its steel/aluminum manufacturers
With no end in sight to the Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Canada announced plans to invest […]
President, USTR announce plans to end import benefits for India, Turkey
On March 4, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced plans to end benefits for India and Turkey under the Generalized System of […]
NAFEM joins the USMCA Coalition
In late February, more than 200 companies and associations representing farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, service providers and technology companies joined forces […]
NAFEM tariff survey findings sent to national media, elected officials
More than 80 percent of respondents to a recent NAFEM member survey reported that tariffs on Chinese imports and imported […]