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Rising Input Costs Top Manufacturers’ Concerns in Q2 Survey
Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers are reporting increased raw material costs as the top business challenge facing them, jumping 25.6 percentage points from 57.5% in the first quarter to 83.1% in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Q2 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. This shift comes as the conflict in the Middle East puts …
Manufacturers: Bipartisan DOMINANCE Act Will Counter China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
Washington, D.C. – Following House passage of the bipartisan Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “China’s dominance of critical mineral supply chains poses a growing threat to America’s manufacturing competitiveness, economic security and technological leadership—at …
Manufacturers: BUILD America 250 Act a Down Payment on Nation’s Future Growth
Washington, D.C. – Following the successful vote in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act, National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter released the following statement: “Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen and the full T&I Committee have offered a down payment on America’s future growth with …
Manufacturers Welcome Release of Robust, Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – Following the release of surface transportation reauthorization bill text by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, NAM Executive Vice President Erin Streeter released the following statement: “Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen understand the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to strengthening manufacturing in the United …
EPA Takes Significant Steps to Modernize Clean Air Act
New Guidance Will Streamline and Accelerate Permitting for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. – Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue new guidance clarifying the agency’s review process of Clean Air Act title V permits, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Manufacturers consistently cite Clean Air Act permits as among the most burdensome and unpredictable approval processes they …
Manufacturers: USMCA Supports Millions of American Jobs
Manufacturers’ Stories Highlight Advantages of Landmark Trade Agreement, Illustrate the Need for Improvements Ahead of North American Manufacturing Conference Washington, D.C. – As manufacturers, policymakers, congressional leaders and business leaders across North America convene in Washington, D.C., for the North American Manufacturing Conference today, a
Manufacturers Back Long-Awaited Federal Action on Data Privacy
House Energy and Commerce Bill Would Protect Consumers and Clarify Rules so Manufacturers Can Continue to Innovate, Compete Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers today welcomed the introduction of the SECURE Data Act by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Vice Chair John Joyce (R-PA). National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin …
On Tax Day, the Receipts Are Filled with Manufacturing Wins
Washington, D.C. – On the first Tax Day since passage of H.R. 1, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “This Tax Day, manufacturers now have a permanent, pro-growth tax code that allows our industry to compete and win. Thanks to President Trump, leaders in his Cabinet and in …
Timmons: “A Leader of Substance and Integrity”—NAM Congratulates Jim Fitterling on Executive Chair Role at Iconic Manufacturer Dow
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement congratulating former NAM Board Chair Jim Fitterling on his appointment as executive chair of the board of Dow Inc. “Dow’s announcement marks an important leadership transition for the iconic manufacturer and an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary leadership of …
Manufacturing Leadership Council Announces Finalists for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Washington, D.C. – The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, today announced the finalists for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, honoring world-class manufacturers and individual leaders for outstanding achievements in digital transformation. In addition, MLC unveiled the 2026 Partners in Collaborative Innovation, which recognizes technology and consulting organizations …
