Policy and Legal

Manufacturers need smart laws and effective policies. That’s why the NAM is standing up for manufacturers everywhere – from the halls of power where we advance important legislation, to the courts where we fight to defend our rights.

Policy and Legal

ICYMI: Manufacturers’ Q3 Outlook Survey Shows Increased Optimism After Tax Bill, Highlights Top Challenges

Washington, D.C. – Last week, the National Association of Manufacturers released its quarterly Outlook Survey. The Q3 2025 Outlook Survey—the first to be administered after the passage of this year’s landmark tax legislation—shows markedly improved optimism among manufacturers. Manufacturers report increased optimism (65%) over the previous quarter (55.4%). However, persistent uncertainty in familiar policy areas…

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Policy and Legal

Manufacturers’ Confidence Climbs After Tax Bill, but Headwinds Remain

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of the landmark tax bill’s passage, manufacturers’ optimism has jumped—even as challenges persist across the sector. The National Association of Manufacturers’ Q3 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey found a 10-percentage-point increase in confidence, with 65.0% of respondents reporting a positive outlook for their companies, up from 55.4% in Q2. Yet…

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Policy and Legal

5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America

According to New Report from National Association of Manufacturers and CTIA 

Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Manufacturers and CTIA today released a new joint report highlighting the key role 5G is playing in manufacturing in America. The

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