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.
Court Strikes Down Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs
May 29, 2025unanimous opinion, the three-judge panel found that the IEEPA “does not authorize the President to impose unbounded tariffs” and the administration exceeded its authority in imposing the “reciprocal” and fentanyl IEEPA tariffs. What it means: The finding strikes down the 10% baseline additional “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2 as well as the “reciprocal” tariffs…
Supreme Court Clears Way for Rio Tinto Copper Mine
May 28, 2025Bloomberg, subscription). The situation: The appeal attempted to prevent the transfer of federal land to the mining project, due to the religious significance of one area to some members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Why it matters: This site is the third-largest known copper deposit in the world and will be instrumental in the…
Manufacturers: Nuclear Energy Orders Power Up Manufacturing in America
May 23, 2025Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers today welcomed President Trump’s latest executive orders to expand the development of nuclear energy, streamline federal permitting and strengthen domestic fuel production. NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “These actions mark an important and timely step toward unleashing American energy dominance safely and…
House Delivers for Manufacturing—Senate Must Seal the Deal
May 22, 2025Washington, D.C. – Following House passage of H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Today’s House passage of this historic legislation marks a major victory for manufacturers across America. This pro-growth legislation preserves crucial tax policies that will enable manufacturers to create…
Ways and Means Tax Bill Delivers for Small Manufacturers in America
May 19, 2025Washington, D.C. – In advance of the expected House vote on legislation to renew the 2017 tax reforms, Click Bond CEO and NAM Small and Medium Manufacturers Group Chair Karl Hutter, Husco President and CEO and NAM SMM Group Vice Chair Austin Ramirez, Ketchie President and Owner and NAM Executive Committee Member Courtney Silver and…
