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.
Without Certainty, Innovation Slows
April 2, 2026Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement in response to the new tariffs on pharmaceutical products and the adjusted tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports and derivative products. “Manufacturers are innovators. We work to supply the world with the medicines and therapies to ensure a healthier…
Novonesis to Host Sen. Pete Ricketts for Manufacturing Tour to Highlight Success of Pro-Growth Tax Policy
March 26, 2026Washington, D.C. – Novonesis, in partnership with the National Association of Manufacturers, will host Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) for a facility visit in Blair, Nebraska, on March 31 to highlight the impact of the pro-growth tax provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts on America’s manufacturing economy. The 2025 law made key tax policies permanent…
U.S., Japan Commit to Shared Energy and Minerals Projects
March 25, 2026Reuters, subscription). What’s going on: The announcement, made by the two countries late last week as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the White House, “include[s] Japanese investment of up to $73 billion … and an action plan” to source alternatives for critical materials, as well as a memorandum of understanding on plans to “accelerate…
Siemens Expands Across the Carolinas, Stable Tax Environment Incentivizes Growth
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NAM: White House AI Plan Empowers American Innovation, Leadership
March 24, 2026Working Smarter: How Manufacturers Are Using Artificial Intelligence,” a report explaining how manufacturers are using AI. In March 2025, the NAM offered a suite of policy priorities in response to a White House executive order on workforce modernization.
