News
Negotiations with China continue over tariffs, other topics
In early April conversations between the U.S. and China, the latter indicated that “new progress’ had been made and President […]
USITC releases USMCA analysis
Last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released its formal analysis of the economic impact of the USMCA, with their model […]
NAM offers resources to advocate for passage of USMCA
The USMCA Coalition, led by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable, is advocating for congressional approval of the […]
Court rules Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs constitutional
In a 2 – 1 decision, a U.S. Court of International Trade tribunal ruled that President Trump’s use of the Section 232 […]
Impact of steel/aluminum tariffs one year later
It’s been more than one year since the U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported steel and 10 percent tariffs […]
U.K. trade barrier information requested
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) wants to hear from small- or medium-sized NAFEM-member companies facing trade barriers exporting to the U.K. due […]
U.S./Mexico border closure averted
On April 4, President Trump, who had been threatening to close the U.S. border with Mexico, said he will give […]
UK trade barrier information requested
If you’re a small or medium-sized business that exports to the United Kingdom (UK), the United States International Trade Commission […]
CARB clarifies disclosure requirements during two NAFEM-led conference calls
Given the newness of the Jan. 1 California Significant New Alternatives Policy SNAP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) bans, NAFEM members have many unanswered questions […]
CA revises indoor heat-related illness draft regulation
California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) released another revised draft of its proposed indoor heat-related illness regulation. The draft regulation is […]