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Campaign against union “card check” bill making headway – NAFEM members again urged to call, write congress
This bill, better called “card check” legislation, would replace current law that requires a secret ballot before a union is […]
Congressional small business committee supports action on “business activity” taxes
This bipartisan action, somewhat uncommon in an election year, is a welcome development. Legislation to make clear that states cannot […]
NAFEM campaigns to rein in state “business activity” taxes
Bills to clarify that states can impose these “business activity” taxes – essentially a form of income tac – only […]
New congress moving on several trade issues
The House Ways & Means Committee has asked the Department of Commerce (DOC) to delay an action that would change […]
WEEE/RoHS reminder
Manufacturers seeking more information can contact the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) contact in Brussels, Rosemary Gallant (rosemary.gallant@mail.doc.gov). In addition, […]
Congress moving to head off proliferation of state business activity taxes
Over the summer, all NAFEM members were urged to write their congressional representatives in support of the full house vote […]
Byrd Amendment repealed – with two year delay
The Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2002, known as the Byrd Amendment, re-routes duties collected by the U.S. […]
International trade issues high on NAFEM Washington agenda
In 2001, the response to NAFEM’s request, the Bush Administration exempted stainless steel sheet and strip from Section 201 tariffs […]
Steel tariffs hurting other industries, early repeal sought
Many small manufacturers, such as those in the machine tool industry, are being hurt by the tariffs and the resulting […]
Steep tariffs announced on many steel products; stainless sheet and strip remain exempt
Stainless rod and stainless bar are subject to tariffs of 15 percent the first year, 12 percent the second year, […]