Member DashboardChina appears to be falling short of Phase 1 trade deal commitments
According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Chinese agricultural purchases for 2020 have thus far fallen short of the […]
USMCA goes into effect July 1
Beginning July 1, all three countries will transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the new United […]
NAFEM advocates for moving deadline for EU SCIP compliance
The European Union’s (EU) new Substances of Concern in Articles in Products (SCIP) database is scheduled to launch in October, […]
U.S. takes steps to encourage manufacturers to reshore production
Lawmakers and the White House continue to discuss reshoring incentives ‒ including a reduced corporate tax rate and tax credits […]
Extension of Section 301 Chinese import exclusions under consideration
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on a possible extension of Section 301 product exclusions for up to […]
Trump administration identifying ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Numerous U.S. agencies, as well as the departments of State and Commerce, are acting on President Trump’s request to look […]
Renewal process underway for Section 301 List 1 and 2 tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the possible extension of Section 301 tariff […]
USMCA facilitates broader use of ASTM standards
When the USMCA goes into effect July 1, it introduces a new playing field for standards development organizations. While the […]
CBP postpones payment of some import duties
Members are reminded that the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and […]
Mexico requests more time to meet USMCA auto requirements
Citing the complexity of meeting new United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) requirements that cars manufactured in Mexico […]
CBP postpones payment of some import duties
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and fees in response to the […]
2019 top U.S. trade partners identified
According to the U.S. Census bureau, Mexico, Canada and China were again the largest U.S. trading partners in 2019. Mexico […]