Advocacy
NAFEM submits comments to DOE on proposed interim waiver procedures
In response to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed rule to address current delays in requests for interim waivers, NAFEM submitted comments to the agency […]
Reminder: New portal launched for steel/aluminum tariff exclusion requests
Although the U.S. has removed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Canada and Mexico, tariffs continue for […]
Members join Congressional fly-in to share info on trade challenges; discuss USMCA
NAFEM members Kevin O’Brien (l), Larry Molinari (r) and NAFEM’s Charlie Souhrada at the Trade Makes America fly-in. On July […]
Updates on Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports
Following is the latest information on this issue. $300 billion in proposed tariffs on hold Following the June G-20 summit […]
Mexico enforcing mandatory NOM certification for imports
On June 3, Mexico eliminated exceptions to its Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), or official standards. Imported electrical and electronic goods, […]
Congressional USMCA negotiations continue
According to media reports, President Trump is now expected to send the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) to Congress […]
Meet the 116th Congress
NAFEM regularly shares the website where members can locate contact details for federally elected officials. Thanks to a recently completed profile of the 116th congress […]
Mexico mandates compliance certification for all electrical/electronic imports
Mexico has eliminated exceptions to its Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), or official standards, effective June 3. The country now requires […]
Paper receipts may go the way of plastic bags and straws
California Assembly Bill 161, if approved, would prohibit businesses from automatically providing consumers with paper receipts after Jan. 1, 2024. […]
What is NSF?
Restaurant buyers, commercial kitchens, health departments and others across the U.S, Europe and in other global markets, often require equipment […]