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.
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Doubled 50% Today
proclamation that doubled Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and derivative products from 25% to 50%. Why it matters: The move marks a significant escalation in trade policy, with no exemptions or exclusions—and has immediate implications for manufacturers relying on imported metals. The details: The new rates took effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June …
Survey: Manufacturers’ Optimism Drops, Signaling Urgent Need to Pass Tax Bill
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers released its Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, revealing that optimism among manufacturers across the country has dropped sharply. Only 55.4% of respondents report a positive outlook for their companies—a nearly 15-percentage-point drop from Q1 and the lowest level since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Q2 …
AI’s Rising Power in Manufacturing Spurs Call for Smarter AI Policy Solutions
New Report from the Manufacturing Leadership Council Shows More Than Half of Manufacturers Expect Investment in AI to Increase in the Next Two Years
Washington, D.C. – The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, today released a groundbreaking report, “
