Taxes, Tariffs & Trade

NAFEM co-sponsors Trade Builds America Day in Washington, D.C.

On Sept. 25, NAFEM co-sponsored Trade Builds America, an event that attracted nearly 200 media, Capitol Hill staffers and influencers […]


09.21.2018

All Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports now in effect

As part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices, all three proposed lists of items subject to tariffs […]


09.21.2018

NAFTA conversations continue

Talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada and Mexico continue with a tentative […]


09.21.2018

House panel debates resolution on tariffs and China trade policy

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee passed a resolution requesting that President Trump provide documents related to his decision to […]


09.21.2018

NAFEM testifies again on Capitol Hill to encourage additional tariff exclusions

On August 20, NAFEM again testified before the Section 301 Committee, chaired by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). In its testimony and written comments NAFEM submitted, […]


08.27.2018

What we’re watching

If you learn of a federal, state or local issue potentially impacting your business, let us know. NAFEM is here […]


08.27.2018

USTR announces third, proposed list of $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports

On July 10, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a proposed list of Chinese imports, found in Annex A of a draft Federal Register notice, […]


07.23.2018

Advocacy at NAFEM: At work for members

Advancing the voice of the industry to elected and appointed officials is the key objective of NAFEM’s advocacy work. Most […]


07.23.2018

NAFEM members discuss impact of tariffs with Wisc. Senator Johnson

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (WI-R) met with 15 Wisconsin companies, including NAFEM members Hatco, represented by Dave Rolston, CFSP, president/CEO, […]


07.23.2018

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 […]


07.23.2018