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.
Trump Doubles Down on Tariff Posture
CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro dismissed Vietnam’s proposed zero-tariff deal as “meaningless” without changes to what he called “non-tariff cheating”—ranging from value-added tax systems to intellectual property theft and product dumping. Later in the interview, he amended this statement somewhat, saying zero tariffs would be “a small first start.” “The goal …
As Tariffs Hit, Manufacturers Brace for Impact
Urge Congress to Act Now on a Comprehensive Manufacturing Strategy That Starts with Making the 2017 Tax Reforms Permanent
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the latest tariffs announced today: “Needless to say, today’s announcement was complicated, and manufacturers are scrambling to determine the exact implications for their operations. The stakes for manufacturers could not be higher. Many manufacturers in the United States …
ICYMI: NAM’s Jay Timmons Discusses Tariffs, Tax Reform, Manufacturing Investment on CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange”
Timmons on Tax Reform, Lowering Costs for Manufacturers “I think it’s pretty safe to say that everybody would like more things made here in this country, because that’s good for the economy. That’s good for jobs. What is not good, though, is driving up the cost of actually making those things here in the United …
Critical Minerals Executive Order Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing
dominates the global market for critical minerals, which are vital in the manufacture of everyday goods from cell phones and computers to advanced energy and defense technologies. Increasing American production of these crucial substances “can create jobs, fuel prosperity and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations,” according to the EO. “Transportation, infrastructure, defense capabilities …
President’s Executive Order Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing by Accelerating Permitting and Unlocking Critical Resources
Washington, D.C. – Following President Donald Trump’s
