Trade
Manufacturers Need 301 Exclusions Process to Compete Globally
De Minimis Rule Risks Throttling U.S. Supply Chains at Ports of Entry
Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement on the continuation of Section 301 tariffs on China and the White House’s announcement on de minimis, National Association of Manufacturers Vice President of International Policy Andrea Durkin released the following statement: “A trade war never benefits anyone, and this announcement ignores the realities of today’s …
Manufacturers Mourn Passing of Former Association Leader Dirk Van Dongen
Washington, D.C. – Following the passing of Dirk Van Dongen, the former CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Dirk Van Dongen was a Washington legend. For nearly half a century, he led the NAW to be a powerful convener of the …
Manufacturers Look to Sheinbaum to Bolster U.S.–Mexico Trade Ties
Washington, D.C. – Following projections that Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as its next president, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Today is a historic day for Mexico, and manufacturers across the U.S. are hopeful that President-elect Sheinbaum will continue to work to strengthen our countries’ mutually …
USTR’s WTO Lead Andrea Durkin to Lead NAM International Policy Team
NAM Advocates Global Trade Strategy That Will Open New Markets with Our Allies and Create Vast Opportunities for Manufacturers in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers announced that former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for WTO and Multilateral Affairs Andrea Durkin is joining the NAM as the new vice president of international policy. “Andrea brings a wealth of expertise to the job, with more than three decades of service in both the public and …
Restoring MTB Will Strengthen Manufacturing
For More Than Three Years, Manufacturers Have Been Paying Millions of Dollars in Higher Prices for Critical Inputs
Washington, D.C. – Following the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act, National Association of Manufacturers Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: “For more than three years, manufacturers—particularly small and medium-sized manufacturers—have been paying millions of dollars in higher prices for critical inputs due to the expiration of the …
Manufacturers Call for Comprehensive, Transparent Section 301 Exclusion Process
Administration Must Pursue a Global Strategy To Open New Markets with Allies
Washington, D.C. – Following the Biden administration’s announcement of new 301 tariffs targeting Chinese products in sectors including electric vehicles, solar equipment, semiconductors, batteries, medical equipment and critical minerals, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Manufacturers are concerned about the potential impact this broad swath of tariffs could …
