Trade
Manufacturers Share Biden Administration’s Goal of Strengthening Manufacturing Supply Chain
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed an executive order on supply chains. “Manufacturers have led the nation’s response to COVID-19 by ramping up production of critical supplies, developing treatments and vaccines and continuing to produce the essentials for daily life. …
In Fight Against COVID-19, Partnership on DPA Is Critical
Timmons: “Manufacturers stand ready to continue doing our part.”
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the Biden administration’s use of the Defense Production Act: “Manufacturers have consistently advised the federal government that the Defense Production Act is most productive if deployed in a way that fosters partnership and provides incentives—rather than imposing demands …
Manufacturers Outline Executive Action Policy Priorities for Incoming Administration
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers called on President-elect Joe Biden to help ensure the future strength of manufacturing in America by extending key executive orders into the new administration and rescinding those that have harmed manufacturing. “For decades, we have worked with policymakers from across the ideological spectrum to craft policies that …
Manufacturers Secure Priorities in Year-End Stimulus Legislation
Stoick: “We have been fully engaged with House and Senate leaders to keep this vital work going"
Washington, D.C. – Following passage of Senate amendment to H.R. 133 – United States Mexico Economic Partnership Act [Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021], National Association of Manufacturers Vice President of Government Relations Jordan Stoick released the following statement: “Manufacturers secured many of our top priorities in this important legislation, including numerous provisions the NAM first proposed …
Manufacturers Welcome Familiar Face at USTR
Timmons: “We worked extensively with her to ensure the USMCA’s passage, she is quick to listen to manufacturers’ concerns,
Washington, D.C. – Following President-elect Joe Biden’s announcement nominating Katherine Tai as the United States Trade Representative, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released this statement: “Manufacturers congratulate Katherine Tai on her historic nomination to serve as United States Trade Representative. With years of experience at the highest levels of U.S. trade …
Manufacturers: Yellen Is a Champion of the American Worker
Timmons: “Janet Yellen possesses extraordinary expertise and sterling credentials to serve as U.S. Treasury Secretary”
Washington, D.C. – Following President-elect Joe Biden’s announcement of former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to be his nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released this statement: “Janet Yellen possesses extraordinary expertise and sterling credentials to serve as U.S. Treasury Secretary. Her nomination is, of course, …
A Rocky Relationship Between the U.S. and China
considering a ban on some or all products that include cotton from Xinjiang, the region where China has carried out the mass detention of mostly Muslim minorities. The order could have a substantial impact on global apparel makers. Technology: The administration is also discussed the possibility of “decoupling” the U.S. from China. “If we didn’t …
