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NAFEM helps secure additional exclusions from Section 301 China import tariffs
NAFEM members gained more relief from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) […]
Section 301: USTR China Tariffs
Issue Overview The Trump Administration is seeking to reduce the U.S. trade imbalance with China and protect America’s intellectual property […]
CARB considering further reduction of GWP limits
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the state, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposes […]
PFAS continue to be topic of state and federal regulations
PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals used in nonstick cookware, metal and plastic plating, and other consumer products, are increasing […]
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 […]
2020 ENERGY STAR® award applications due in December
Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protect […]
Review pending for DOE test procedures and efficiency standards
In early 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduled to review test procedures for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIM), commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE) and walk-in […]
Congress continues to discuss the USMCA
Negotiations between the Trump administration and a working group of House Democrats on the U.S. ‒ Mexico ‒ Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue. U.S. […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs debate continues; exclusion process explained
Paul Nathanson, executive director of the Coalition of America Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU), recently published an editorial in the sheet metal Industry’s SNIPS […]
China reduces tariffs; U.S. postpones tariff increases ahead of negotiations
The U.S. and China return to the negotiating table in October to continue addressing trade issues. In the meantime, as […]