Taxes, Tariffs & Trade
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. […]
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 […]
Senators seek to limit president’s tariff powers
Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced legislation that would require the president to obtain congressional approval before […]
NAFEM successful in advocating for removal of 40% of member components and finished goods from original tariff list
As part of its Section 301 investigation into Chinese intellectual property and technology transfer issues, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) […]
Impact of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs estimated
Last week, the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU) released a policy paper on the estimated impacts of […]
Trump Administration to proceed with 25% tariff on Chinese imports
Issue Overview On May 29, President Trump announced his intent to proceed with plans to impose an additional 25 percent […]
Advocacy at NAFEM: At work for members
In addition to partnering with member companies in its advocacy work, NAFEM also collaborates with other associations to help advance […]