Taxes, Tariffs & Trade

House panel debates resolution on tariffs and China trade policy

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee passed a resolution requesting that President Trump provide documents related to his decision to […]


09.21.2018

NAFEM testifies again on Capitol Hill to encourage additional tariff exclusions

On August 20, NAFEM again testified before the Section 301 Committee, chaired by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). In its testimony and written comments NAFEM submitted, […]


08.27.2018

What we’re watching

If you learn of a federal, state or local issue potentially impacting your business, let us know. NAFEM is here […]


08.27.2018

USTR announces third, proposed list of $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports

On July 10, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a proposed list of Chinese imports, found in Annex A of a draft Federal Register notice, […]


07.23.2018

Advocacy at NAFEM: At work for members

Advancing the voice of the industry to elected and appointed officials is the key objective of NAFEM’s advocacy work. Most […]


07.23.2018

NAFEM members discuss impact of tariffs with Wisc. Senator Johnson

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (WI-R) met with 15 Wisconsin companies, including NAFEM members Hatco, represented by Dave Rolston, CFSP, president/CEO, […]


07.23.2018

Initial Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports in effect

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued instructions for importing items from China that are impacted by the 25 percent tariffs, which […]


07.23.2018

USTR proposed additional tariffs on Chinese products

Issue Overview The Administration has proposed an additional $200 billion in 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. This new list of […]


07.11.2018

USTR releases product exclusion process for Chinese products subject to Section 301 tariffs

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a process to obtain product exclusions from the additional tariffs […]


07.11.2018

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Issue Overview The Trump administration will proceed with tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. […]


06.26.2018