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All Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports now in effect
As part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices, all three proposed lists of items subject to tariffs […]
NAFTA conversations continue
Talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada and Mexico continue with a tentative […]
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 […]
California approves Cooling Act to limit HFC emissions originally proposed by EPA SNAP
The California legislature has approved Senate Bill 1013. The Bill, otherwise known as the California Cooling Act (CCA), reinstates the HFC […]
States commit to phase out HFCs
Just prior to the United States Climate Action Summit held September 12-14, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the New […]
CARB considering amending GHG emissions reporting requirements
The California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking comments on proposed amendments to its regulations for the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas […]
Plastic straw bans gain momentum
San Francisco has joined numerous other California communities in banning plastic drinking straws to eliminate litter and protect the environment. […]
Advocacy Matters
While testifying at the United States Trade Representative Section 301 Committee hearings regarding proposed tariffs on Chinese imports, NAFEM was […]
ENERGY STAR verification pilot update
Work continues to streamline the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency verification testing by combining it with quarterly product-safety factory auditing. Leveraging the […]
What we’re watching
If you learn of a federal, state or local issue potentially impacting your business, let us know. NAFEM is here […]