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: Resolution in Canadian Rail Dispute Avoids Critical Disruption to Supply Chains

Washington, D.C. – Following the Canada Industrial Relations Board’s decision ordering rail workers back to work and carriers back to operations, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Manufacturers in the U.S. and in Canada were rightly concerned about the serious impact of a work stoppage that would harm …

Manufacturers Warn of Supply Chain Disruptions from Canadian Rail Shutdown

Washington, D.C. – As concerns mount about a potential work stoppage around Canada’s rail network that affects the entire North American manufacturing supply chain, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “North American manufacturing supply chains depend on functioning rail links. If rail traffic grinds to a halt, businesses …

Manufacturers: Price Controls Harm Innovation, Therapies and Cures; Congress Should Look at PBMs to Cut Drug Costs

Washington, D.C. – Following the release of prices set for the first 10 prescription drugs that were subject to price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “The pricing mandates released by the Department of Health and Human Services on groundbreaking medicines harm …