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Manufacturers Take Unlawful EPA Air Standard Fight to Supreme Court

New NAM Analysis Finds Rule Threatens Nearly $1 Trillion in Manufacturing Investment and More Than 122,000 American Jobs Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers joined a coalition of leading business groups in

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NAM, Rep. Moore See Tax Wins on N.C. Factory Floors  

From textiles to water equipment to machine tools, Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC) got a firsthand look at how the 2025 tax law is translating into new investment, expansion and jobs during a recent NAM-hosted tour of three North Carolina manufacturers—thanks in part to his vote. What’s going on: Rep. Moore, an ardent supporter of H.R.

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Monday Economic Report

Import and Export Prices Drop on Lower Fuel Costs

U.S. import prices decreased 0.4% in July after declining 0.3% in June, with lower prices for fuel imports more than offsetting higher prices for nonfuel imports. Over the year, import prices advanced 5.9%. Meanwhile, U.S. export prices stepped down 1.3% in July, driven by lower prices for nonagricultural exports. Over the past year, export prices…

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Monday Economic Report

New York Manufacturing Activity Expands at Faster Pace as Outlook Strengthens

Manufacturing activity in New York state expanded at a faster pace in August, with the headline business conditions index rising 5.0 points to 20.6. The new orders index decreased 4.9 points to 17.3, while the shipments index fell 12.7 points to 11.7. Unfilled orders climbed 10.5 points to 15.5, while inventories moved down 9.2 points…

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