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UK trade barrier information requested

If you’re a small or medium-sized business that exports to the United Kingdom (UK), the United States International Trade Commission […]


04.03.2019

CARB clarifies disclosure requirements during two NAFEM-led conference calls

Given the newness of the Jan. 1 California Significant New Alternatives Policy SNAP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) bans, NAFEM members have many unanswered questions […]


03.21.2019

CA revises indoor heat-related illness draft regulation

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) released another revised draft of its proposed indoor heat-related illness regulation. The draft regulation is […]


03.21.2019

EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]


03.21.2019

EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]


03.21.2019

Advocating for permanent tax relief for S corps, partnerships and sole proprietorships

NAFEM has joined more than 30 associations in advocating for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 that would make permanent […]


03.21.2019

Business leaders join forces to support USMCA; Mexico says metal tariffs must go

Canada and Mexico purchase one-fifth of the total value of U.S. manufacturing output, and together they purchase more U.S.-made goods […]


03.21.2019

Negotiations continue with China over tariffs

As of press time, trade talks between the U.S. and China are continuing with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer […]


03.21.2019

Canada to subsidize its steel/aluminum manufacturers

With no end in sight to the Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Canada announced plans to invest […]


03.21.2019

President, USTR announce plans to end import benefits for India, Turkey

On March 4, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced plans to end benefits for India and Turkey under the Generalized System of […]


03.21.2019