NAFEM/NAM working to protect manufacturers from frivolous COVID-related lawsuits
NAFEM joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in urging lawmakers to […]
NAFEM requests PPP revisions to reflect current situation
NAFEM, the Small Business Legislative Council and others called on Congress to revise the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). According to […]
Trump administration identifying ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Numerous U.S. agencies, as well as the departments of State and Commerce, are acting on President Trump’s request to look […]
Renewal process underway for Section 301 List 1 and 2 tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the possible extension of Section 301 tariff […]
Union seeks worker protections against airborne disease
The AFL-CIO filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals asking that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) […]
U.S. clears the way for USMCA implementation
The U.S. became the third country to complete domestic processes to implement the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement […]
Awaiting news of DOE’s upcoming regulatory agenda
NAFEM continues to monitor information on DOE’s priorities following the closure of the comments period seeking input on the agency’s […]
No new EPA activity announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not announced anything impacting the commercial foodservice equipment industry since the outbreak of […]
CARB amends enforcement policy
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) enforcement policy was amended to clarify Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) enforcement and to acknowledge […]
CBP postpones payment of some import duties
Members are reminded that the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and […]