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.
Manufacturers Delivered on Tax Reform—now Congress must preserve it
As manufacturers call on policymakers to preserve tax reform by passing the tax bill, they’re reflecting on everything the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made possible for the industry. Back in 2017 and 2018, the NAM told manufacturers’ stories of hiring more workers and increasing wages, making new investments and buying new equipment, expanding …
Power Markets Warn FERC of Increasing Risk of Outages
ENERGYWIRE, subscription). What’s going on: “Grid rules developed during periods of relatively slow growth aren’t equipped for the demands of Silicon Valley’s investment in artificial intelligence, extreme weather shocks and deep national and state political divisions over energy and climate policy, grid operators told members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.” PJM Interconnection, which has …
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 …
