CLICK HERE to listen to Episode 18 of the MFG Austin Podcast featuring Kevin Fincher, President and CEO of ARMA in a conversation with Bret Boyd, CEO and co-founder of Sustainment where the two discuss the critical role of digital infrastructure in re-shoring American manufacturing. Listeners will also perspective on how policy shifts like tariffs are influencing re-shoring, and why the future of U.S. manufacturing depends on coordinated, tech-enabled efforts to unlock the capacity of small and mid-sized manufacturers across the country.
By Chris Siepmann, Managing Director of Weller James.
President Trump’s July 9th deadline for trade deals is a week away, and US and EU negotiators remain far apart on key issues.
Read MoreDifferences include business and international taxation, clean energy provisions. This article from RSM outlines that reshoring U.S. manufacturing will require more than just tariffs—it demands a comprehensive strategy that includes stable investment conditions, a skilled workforce, upgraded infrastructure, and reliable trade partnerships. While recent tariff policies have disrupted global supply chains and increased costs, the article...
Read MoreBy Chris Siepmann, Managing Director of Weller James.
On May 28, the US Court of International Trade (USCIT) issued its ruling that President Trump’s duties on most US trading partners exceed the powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Read MoreBy Chris Siepmann, Managing Director of Weller James.
As trade negotiations with some countries appear to be flagging, President Trump warned that he will follow through on threatened tariff increases for some countries.
Read Moreby Cindy Levy, Mihir Mysore, Shubham Singhai, and Varun Marya
A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification.
Read MoreBy Chris Siepmann, Managing Director of Weller James.
On April 2, President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners.
Read MoreThere are no tariff webinars currently scheduled. Check back for updates on when the next webinar will be held.
Tracker for products subject to Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum products.
ARMA is conducting a bi-weekly pulse survey of our members to better understand issues/opportunities around tariff/trade policy. This input allows ARMA to effectively message and communicate with our legislative representatives. Results from past studies can be found here.
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