Member DashboardU.K. completes Brexit; bilateral discussions ramp up
With the U.K.’s Jan. 29 exit from the European Union (EU) complete, bilateral trade discussions with the U.K., and separately […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs expanded and challenged
In late January, the Trump administration announced an expansion of the 10% aluminum and 25%t steel import tariffs to include […]
Despite Phase One deal, most China import tariffs remain
The U.S.-China Phase One trade deal went into effect Feb. 14. The 25 percent Section 301 tariffs on Lists 1, 2 and 3 that most […]
USMCA ratified; implementation begins soon
President Trump signed the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Jan. 29. While Canada has yet to ratify […]
U.S. China trade talks
On Jan. 15, China and the U.S. signed the Phase One trade deal that left the 25 percent Section 301 […]
State-by-state economic forecast
Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook for All 50 States, 2020 projects healthy tax revenues for states, but regional challenges. “The trade war with […]
Congress approves USMCA, awaiting presidential signature
The U.S. House and Senate have approved the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA gives U.S. […]
Tariffs most significantly impact U.S. businesses, consumers
A new research study by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that U.S. tariffs “continue to be almost entirely borne by U.S. firms […]
Potential challenges to Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs
A legal challenge to the Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has been filed in the U.S. Court of […]
China opens trade talks with neighbors
CNA Asian News Network reports that China is pursuing trade-related talks with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions with the U.S. […]
International Trade Commission plays important role assessing impact of policies
When the president or Congress needs to better understand the impact of potential tariff and trade-related decisions, they turn to […]
ENERGY STAR Day celebrates energy efficiency
Oct. 22 is ENERGY STAR Day, an annual campaign that communicates the importance of energy efficiency. NAFEM members can join […]