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.
U.S., Japan Commit to Shared Energy and Minerals Projects
Reuters, 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…
NAM: White House AI Plan Empowers American Innovation, Leadership
Working 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.
Oklo Reactor Projects Get Green Light
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Manufacturers: White House Framework Sets Trajectory for American AI Dominance
Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers today welcomed President Trump’s national AI legislative framework for its practical, pro-growth policy recommendations to advance U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter issued the following statement urging Congress to take up policies to advance AI innovation: “Manufacturers support a consistent federal framework that…
IRS Previews R&D Tax Form Fix
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6. Foxconn to Add AI Infrastructure in Wisconsin
In a move that will create nearly 1,400 new jobs by 2030, Foxconn will expand its manufacturing footprint in Wisconsin to include artificial intelligence infrastructure
