Press Releases
Without Certainty, Innovation Slows
Washington, 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 …
Manufacturers Across America Power Historic Artemis II Mission
Washington, D.C. – Upon the successful liftoff of Artemis II from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement. “What a powerful moment for our country—and a reminder of what manufacturers in the United States make possible. Today’s successful launch of Artemis II is a …
Novonesis to Host Sen. Pete Ricketts for Manufacturing Tour to Highlight Success of Pro-Growth Tax Policy
Washington, 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, …
A Champion for Manufacturing: Celebrating the Life of NAM Board Chair John Luke
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the recent passing of John Luke, chair of the NAM Board of Directors (2005–2006) and member of the NAM Board (2001–2016): “John Luke was a titan for manufacturers, a pillar in the communities he served and a champion …
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 …
Breakthrough on Resolution Copper: Court Clears the Path for Historic Land Exchange
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District decision enabling Resolution Copper’s congressionally mandated land exchange to move forward—an outcome the NAM helped drive through years of sustained advocacy and strategic legal action, including an
Manufacturers Chart the Path for a Comprehensive Critical Minerals Strategy
Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers today are urging policymakers to enact a modern, comprehensive policy agenda to secure access to critical minerals for both the industry and the nation—one that generates new pipelines for critical mineral projects at home while securing diversified access to vital manufacturing inputs sourced globally. To advance this agenda, the National Association …
$8 Billion a Year: The Cost of America’s Broken Permitting System to Manufacturers
Analysis by the NAM and Foundation for American Innovation Documents the Real Economic Costs of Permitting Burdens on Manufacturers in America
Washington, D.C. – America’s broken permitting system is costing manufacturers in America $7.9 billion each year, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Foundation for American Innovation—underscoring the urgent need for bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform to strengthen America’s economic and national security. The findings highlight how widespread …
Manufacturers’ Q1 Survey: Trade Business Challenges Persist, but Optimism Up
Washington, D.C. – As the review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement gets underway, a majority of manufacturers report they utilize either Canada or Mexico for critical parts of their supply chains—at a time when trade uncertainty remains manufacturers’ top business concern, according to the National Association of Manufacturers Q1 2026 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. The survey …
