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.
President Trump Sends More Country Tariff Letters, Signals Section 232 Tariffs
July 11, 2025President Trump signed more individual country letters this week, following his extension to Aug. 1 of the pause on “reciprocal” tariffs over 10%. A quick recap: The president had delayed tariffs on individual countries, which had been announced on April 2, until July 9. He imposed a flat 10% tariff until then on all countries…
Port Operators Ask for Delay of Tariffs on Port Equipment
July 10, 2025Operators of U.S. ports say that the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on port equipment would add tens of millions of dollars in costs to much-needed upgrades
DOE: U.S. Must Build Out Power Generation Capabilities—or Lose AI Race
July 9, 2025The U.S. will lose the race for leadership in artificial intelligence unless it ramps up baseload power generation, the Energy Department said in a report issued Monday
Trump Extends “Reciprocal” Tariff Pause, Announces Modified Tariffs on More Than a Dozen Countries
July 8, 2025President Trump has extended the 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs over 10% until Aug. 1 and issued revised reciprocal tariff rates for several countries, set to take effect if no agreements are reached by then. The extension: President Trump issued an
Congress Passes Tax Bill, Manufacturers Win
July 3, 2025With the House’s passage of landmark legislation that preserves pro-manufacturing tax policies, the NAM has achieved a crowning victory after nearly a decade of nonstop advocacy. This achievement is “the result of years of serious, sincere partnership between our nation’s manufacturers and our elected leaders,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “From the shop…
Timmons: Senate Scores Big for Manufacturers—Now It’s the House’s Turn to Seal the Championship Victory
July 1, 2025Washington, D.C. – Following Senate passage of the tax bill, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “The Senate just pushed the ball deep into the red zone. Now it’s the House’s turn to finish the drive and deliver a big win for manufacturers in America. The Senate advanced…
