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Rising Input Costs Top Manufacturers’ Concerns in Q2 Survey
Washington, D.C. –Manufacturers are reporting increased raw material costs as the top business challenge facing them, jumping 25.6 percentage points from 57.5% in the first quarter to 83.1% in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Q2 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
Don’t Miss the MI’s Annual Workforce Summit
Over the past four years, the Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit has brought together manufacturing leaders, practitioners and experts to explore solutions to the industry’s toughest workforce challenges. Now in its fifth year, the annual summit hosted by the MI, the NAM’s workforce development and education affiliate, promises to help manufacturers capitalize on past successes and navigate new developments, like the fast-moving adoption of AI.
EXIM Bank Leaders, Rep. Young Kim Spotlight Support for Manufacturers
The U.S. Export-Import Bank is a vital tool for strengthening America’s manufacturing economy—helping finance U.S. exports and giving small and medium-sized manufacturers a level playing field in export markets around the world. But without action from Congress, EXIM Bank’s financing authority will expire at the end of 2026. To spotlight EXIM’s impact, Rep.
NAM to DOL: Reconsider H-1B Wage Rule Proposal
Skip to content A recently proposed Department of Labor rule that would require employers to pay H-1B visa holders and other employment-based immigrants higher wages “would materially weaken the industry’s efforts to deliver on the president’s vision for long-term, innovation-driven manufacturing growth and onshoring,” the NAM said this week.
EVelution Energy to Build First Commercial-Scale Cobalt Processing Facility in U.S.
Skip to content What’s going on: “The project is planned near the Wellton, [Arizona] area, where the company says early site work is already underway.
FERC Looks to Broaden Blanket Certificate Program for Gas Projects
Skip to content What’s going on: In a unanimous vote last Thursday, FERC commissioners “introduced a notice of proposed rulemaking for the [blanket certificate] program that would roughly double its cost caps for types of blanket certificate projects.” The program, introduced in 1982, offers “an administratively efficient means to enable a company to construct, modify, acquire, operate and abandon a limited set of natural gas facilities,” according to the FERC website.
Rep. Moran on the Importance of Overtime Tax Deduction
As the NAM marks nearly one year since manufacturers secured a major tax victory in Congress, we continue to spotlight the lawmakers who championed this landmark legislation and provisions that are already making a difference. Why it matters: “Manufacturing workers are some of the hardest-working people in this country, and they’ve long understood that overtime isn’t a bonus—it’s how they keep the line running, meet a contract deadline or respond to a surge in demand,” said Rep. Moran.
FAME Adds Six New Chapters, Bolsters AI Skills Development
Skip to content The Manufacturing Institute’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program—the global-best workforce development program—announced the addition of six new chapters, funded by its inaugural FAME Catalyst Grants. The new chapters will be part of the MI’s new AI Skills Initiative.
Tax Q&A with Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)
NAM: Rep. Moran, H.R. 1 created a new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, available through 2028. Manufacturing is one of the sectors where overtime is most prevalent—production demands, shift scheduling and seasonal surges mean manufacturing workers regularly put in hours well beyond 40 per week. What does this deduction mean specifically for manufacturing workers, and how does it change the take-home pay calculus for the workers who power American factories? Rep.
Tax Q&A with Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK)
Question 1: Rep. Hern, H.R. 1 made permanent the international tax framework established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—including the GILTI, FDII and BEAT regimes—with targeted adjustments to each. These changes were important for manufacturers with global operations, supporting their ability to compete permanently.
EPA Takes Significant Steps to Modernize Clean Air Act
Washington, D.C. – Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue new guidance clarifying the agency’s review process of Clean Air Act title V permits, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Manufacturers consistently cite Clean Air Act permits as among the most burdensome and unpredictable approval processes they face.
Amazon Launches New Supply Chain Business
Amazon has launched a new global business based on the internal logistics network it’s spent two decades building (The Wall Street Journal, subscription).
What to Expect: Trump-Xi Meeting
Skip to content Presidents Trump and Xi will cover a wide array of topics at their meeting in China this week: Iran, Taiwan, nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence and rare earths, according to U.S. officials (Reuters, subscription).
Rep. Miller Talks Tax Certainty with the NAM
As part of the NAM’s campaign to highlight the sweeping benefits of the 2025 tax law, which made permanent many crucial pro-manufacturing provisions, the NAM spoke to Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) about her work in achieving tax certainty for manufacturers and all Americans. Why it matters: “The Working Families Tax Cuts will deliver meaningful relief to American manufacturers, driving the development of new facilities, the creation of jobs and increased investment across the country,” said Rep. Miller.
Court Rules Against Section 122 Tariffs, Order Halted
Skip to content A majority of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against President Trump’s 10% tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. What happened: Two judges found in favor of the plaintiffs, focusing on what the 1974 Congress understood “balance-of-payments deficits” to mean.
Rep. Rouzer Talks Infrastructure with the NAM
As part of the NAM’s national campaign to secure essential infrastructure legislation, we have been speaking with members of Congress about their legislative priorities. This week, we spoke with Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) about his work promoting surface transportation reauthorization and its importance for his district. The near term: Rep.
Sen. McCormick Introduces NAM-Backed Permitting Reform Legislation
Skip to content What’s going on: Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) last week unveiled the Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act, legislation that seeks to speed up the federal permitting process. “Today, more than 650 projects are currently listed on the federal Permitting Dashboard,” according to a news release from Sen. McCormick’s office.
NVIDIA and Corning Partner to Expand U.S. AI Manufacturing
Skip to content North Carolina and Texas are set to land major new manufacturing investments as chipmaker NVIDIA and glassmaker Corning expand U.S. production of critical AI infrastructure components—moves expected to create thousands of manufacturing jobs. What’s going on: NVIDIA and Corning are partnering to build three advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas focused on optical connectivity technologies critical to AI infrastructure.
Timmons, Streeter Among D.C.’s Most Influential People
Skip to content Washingtonian magazine has named NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons—who also appeared on the cover of this year’s issue—and NAM Executive Vice President Erin Streeter as among the most influential people in Washington, D.C., in 2026 (Washingtonian). The closely watched list, released every year, includes advocacy leaders and other experts shaping policy debates in the nation’s capital.
Business Community to Congress: Keep Funding ENERGY STAR
Skip to content Congress should continue funding the federal ENERGY STAR program in fiscal year 2027 at FY2026 levels, 30 business groups including the NAM said this week. What’s going on: “Explicit ENERGY STAR funding should again be included in the text of appropriations legislation,” the multi-industry coalition told House and Senate leadership on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to include in the FY2027 spending bill “key elements” achieved in the 2026 measure.
NAM Makes the Case for Permitting Reform, Energy Abundance, AI at CERAWeek
At the recent “Super Bowl of the energy industry,” otherwise known as CERAWeek by S&P Global, the NAM was on the ground with manufacturing leaders, policymakers and the media—reinforcing the need for energy abundance and permitting reform to power American growth. NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons made the rounds with reporters and energy podcasts to make the case.
Ambassador Greer, Policymakers Visit First Solar
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and several members of Congress visited the Ohio facilities of First Solar and Whirlpool last Friday during a tour of manufacturing plants. Manufacturers’ strength: Following the visit, Greer joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” from First Solar’s R&D and manufacturing campus, spotlighting the manufacturers he toured while emphasizing the importance of building up the sector in the U.S. “We need people making stuff,” he said.
What to Know About Tariff Refund Claims
Customs and Border Protection has issued instructions for importers seeking to submit International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff refund requests using the agency’s new automated system. Importers of Record and brokers can start submitting claims on April 20—after which the system will validate claims and pay out refunds and interest together in lump sums. Here’s what manufacturers should know about the process.
Manufacturers Invest Billions in Workforce Training
Skip to content Manufacturers continue to invest enormous sums in external and internal programs that boost workers’ skills, according to a new survey from the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM. “The State of Workforce Training in Manufacturing” survey was taken during the first quarter of 2026 and provided an update to the MI’s 2019 inaugural survey of human resources and operations leaders.
Sen. Lankford Champions Permanent Full Expensing
Skip to content The NAM has been talking to manufacturers’ tax champions in Congress, who understand the importance of a fair, dependable tax code that promotes American competitiveness. This week, the NAM interviewed Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, who championed the bill in Congress to restore 100% bonus depreciation, which was included in H.R. 1, the landmark tax reform that made many key measures permanent.
Manufacturers Celebrate Pro-Growth Policies on Tax Day
On the first Tax Day since H.R. 1 passed, manufacturers are praising the pro-manufacturing policies that have supercharged their growth and provided them with the certainty they need to make big plans for the future. Timmons says: “This Tax Day, manufacturers now have a permanent, pro-growth tax code that allows our industry to compete and win,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons.
Timmons Congratulates Fitterling on Executive Chair Role
Former NAM Board Chair Jim Fitterling has been appointed executive chair of the Board of Dow Inc.—“an important leadership transition for the iconic manufacturer,” the NAM said yesterday. A leader on policy: “Jim is a leader of substance and integrity—clear in his direction, consistent in his approach and deeply committed to the people and communities that power manufacturing,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons.
Battery-Maker Antora Expands to Meet Soaring Demand
Skip to content Thermal battery manufacturer Antora is growing rapidly to meet the demand for its products (The Mercury News, subscription).
Manufacturers Celebrate Anniversary of “Vaccination Day”
This week, manufacturers mark a defining 20th century triumph in engineering that saved countless lives and prevented unquantifiable suffering: the development and large-scale deployment of the polio vaccine. In an op-ed in The Washington Times, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons reflects on Vaccination Day, sharing how the remarkable polio vaccine saved other children from the pain and debility his own grandmother suffered.
NAM to Congress: Vote “Yes” on Clean Air Act Bills
Lawmakers should vote “yes” this week on three bills amending Clean Air Act emissions limits and environmental reviews, the NAM told the House on Monday. What’s going on: The measures, approved in January by the House Energy and Commerce Committee thanks to NAM advocacy, would go a long way toward repairing a “broken system” that forces manufacturers to incur an annual average permitting burden of $7.9 billion, the NAM said.
MI to Develop AI Skills for the Manufacturing Workforce
Skip to content The Manufacturing Institute—the 501(c)3 workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM—will develop artificial intelligence skills training programs for manufacturing workers and the expansion of employer-led apprenticeship programs via the MI’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education. This work is made possible by funding from Google.
Share Your Strategies at the MI Workforce Summit
Skip to content The Manufacturing Institute, the NAM’s workforce development and education affiliate, recently announced the dates for its industry-influencing Workforce Summit—and it is inviting manufacturing and education leaders to submit their own strategies for shaping the next generation of manufacturing talent. When and where: The fifth annual Workforce Summit—whose theme is “Skills at Scale: Delivering America’s Competitive Advantage”—will take place Oct.
MLC Announces Finalists for Manufacturing Leadership Awards
The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the NAM, has announced the finalists for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, which honor world-class manufacturers and individual leaders for outstanding achievements in digital transformation. The finalists represent excellence across nine project categories and two individual categories, reflecting the breadth, depth and momentum of digital innovation underway throughout the manufacturing sector.
Solar and Wind Production Skyrocketed Over Past 20 Years
Skip to content U.S. wind and utility-scale solar projects generated a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025—an enormous jump from their share of less than 1% in 2005 (Energy Information Administration). Adding in small-scale solar, the two sources’ net total generation came to 19%. A solar expansion: The data also reveals the astronomical growth trajectory of solar power, which has grown every year since 2006.
What American Manufacturing Needs for Another 250 Years
Skip to content As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, manufacturers are looking ahead to the next 250 years, according to NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. What’s going on: “Manufacturing made America what it is,” Timmons said during a recent interview with Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association President and CEO David Taylor, which aired last week on that organization’s “PMA Perspective” news program.
A Champion for Manufacturing: Celebrating the Life of NAM Board Chair John Luke
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the recent passing of John Luke, chair of the NAM Board of Directors (2005–2006) and member of the NAM Board (2001–2016). “John Luke was a titan for manufacturers, a pillar in the communities he served and a champion for the people who make things in America.
Permitting Reform Talks Restart-A Welcome Sign for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. – Following the decision by Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to reopen permitting reform negotiations, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Permitting reform is one of the key pillars of a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that will help clear the skies for manufacturers. We thank Sens. Whitehouse and Heinrich for reopening negotiations on this critical issue.
Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement during the NAM State of Manufacturing Tour: “The state of manufacturing is boundless if policymakers will help clear the skies. For America to lead, now and in the long run, manufacturers need a policy framework that makes the United States the best place in the world to make things—one that lowers the cost of doing business.
Manufacturers: America Wins with Strong Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers today launched “Building to Win,” a six-figure campaign urging Congress to pass robust infrastructure investments and reauthorize critical federal highway programs before they expire on Sept. 30. As part of the launch, the NAM unveiled a new infrastructure policy roadmap, including original analysis on the economic costs of congestion on manufacturers and a set of core infrastructure policy pillars.
“A Modern Permitting System Needs Modern Technology”: White House CEQ Pilot Advances Manufacturers’ Permitting Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Following the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s Permitting Innovation Center’s launch of the CE Works tool, a new pilot program aimed to speed up the environmental permitting process, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Our government must cut the red tape to speed up manufacturers’ ability to put shovels in the ground, and a modern permitting system needs modern technology.
Manufacturers Take Permitting Case to Senate EPW
The NAM continues its full-court press for comprehensive, bipartisan permitting reform on Capitol Hill, urging the leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to consider manufacturers’ key priorities ahead of a hearing on environmental review and permitting processes.
CRH Americas President: Infrastructure Needs Congress’ Attention
As manufacturers build and expand U.S. facilities and data centers spring up around the country, investing in modernizing America’s infrastructure has never been more urgent, according to CRH Americas Division President Nathan Creech—especially as dedicated federal transportation funds are set to expire in September. By the numbers: “Industrial facilities—dozens of which are being stood up each month—generate up to 163 times more daily traffic than residential neighborhoods.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Extension Clears House Committee
The House advanced a bill yesterday that would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, an important safeguard for manufacturers and other businesses (Insurance Journal). The background: “A federal backstop for terrorism risk was first initiated late in 2002 by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to respond to insurers’ exclusions of terrorism risks from commercial property/casualty insurance policies following losses from 9/11.” The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) and cosponsored by Rep.
NAM: Congress Should Modernize TSCA
Skip to content Manufacturers have been closely involved in the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act, and they know how it ought to be revised and improved, the NAM told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment this week.
NAM-Backed PBM Reform Passes House as Part of Spending Package
The NAM has long advocated for pharmacy benefit manager reform, a top health care priority for manufacturers. Crucial NAM-supported PBM priorities were included in the spending bill that passed the House yesterday by a wide bipartisan margin (Fierce Healthcare). What it does: The bill—which arrives as a Jan. 30 funding deadline looms—delinks PBM compensation from medicine list prices in Medicare and bans spread pricing in Medicaid.
NAM Announces New Leaders for Council of Manufacturing Associations
Following the CMA 2026 Winter Leadership Conference, the NAM announced new leadership for its Council of Manufacturing Associations. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, will take over as chair, and Kelly Mariotti, president and CEO of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, will serve as vice chair.
NAM’s Mike Davin Talks Manufacturing Priorities on Podcast
Skip to content Permitting reform, reliable power sources and what’s next for U.S. energy were the topics of the day on a recent episode of the GPA Midstream Association’s “Let’s Clear the Air” podcast featuring NAM Director of Energy and Resources Policy Mike Davin.
NAM Visits Mexico City Ahead of USMCA Review
Skip to content With just six months before the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement’s review, NAM advocacy has kicked into high gear. NAM experts took a trip to Mexico City last week for a flurry of high-level trade talks and events.
NAM Briefs Congress: M&A Powers Innovation in Life Sciences
Mergers and acquisitions in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry are critically important to the development and manufacturing of new treatments, the NAM said at a House Judiciary Committee staff briefing Wednesday. To incentivize innovation that helps patients and strengthens the American economy, U.S. antitrust policies must preserve M&A—a critical pathway for drug development.
Iowa Students Explore Manufacturing Through Innovators Quest
At Oskaloosa Middle School in Iowa, the future of manufacturing is taking shape today. The Quest for the Crystal of Innovation (also known as the Innovators Quest)—a gamified experience that introduces students to modern manufacturing careers—is engaging students in hands-on challenges in robotics, circuitry and teamwork.
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