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��Manufacturers’ Stories Highlight Advantages of Landmark Trade Agreement, Illustrate the Need for Improvements Ahead of North American Manufacturing Conference

Washington, D.C. – As manufacturers, policymakers, congressional leaders and business leaders across North America��convene in Washington, D.C., for the North American Manufacturing Conference today, a new report released by the 51�Թ�����underscores the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as a foundation for manufacturing dominance in the U.S.—the most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history, with exports to Mexico and Canada already supporting 2 million American jobs. With targeted improvements to this agreement, the USMCA can deliver even more jobs, growth and innovation across the sector.

The report, “Built to Spec: USMCA Supports Millions of American Jobs and Drives U.S. Manufacturing Dominance,” illustrates manufacturers’ stories on how much the USMCA has benefited manufacturing in the U.S. The report combines these stories with data on the depth of North American manufacturing integration. The U.S., Mexico and Canada account for 30% of global GDP.

Since the USMCA was ratified, 15 out of 18 manufacturing sectors have increased exports to Canada and Mexico. Companies across the manufacturing sector have boosted investment and expanded hiring. Rheem Manufacturing said capital investments nearly quadrupled to $100 million following negotiation of the agreement, while Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced a $2 billion U.S. investment that includes $1.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing operations. Manufacturers are also creating jobs and growing their workforce, with Amphenol Corporation noting it has “more jobs across our factories in the U.S. today than we had five years ago,” and Humtown adding “machines and personnel” to support increased exports to Canada and Mexico.

The landmark agreement also strengthened customs procedures, harmonized regulations, increased protections for intellectual property rights and delivered other pro-manufacturing improvements—making North America the most attractive region to manufacture and driving real gains for America’s manufacturers.

“The USMCA is a proven engine for America’s manufacturing strength, ensuring that more products bear the imprint ‘Made in America,’” said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons.�� “Under President Trump’s signature trade agreement, manufacturers have moved production and investments away from Asia to the United States and the rest of the North American market. This report shows that the USMCA has been an anchor for manufacturing investment and expansion in the U.S.—supporting job creation and export growth to the region.

“In his first term, President Trump asked manufacturers to support the USMCA, and we have been proud to do so every step of the way. We partnered with the president and Congress to drive the USMCA into law and supported the negotiations to deliver a winning deal for the American people. We kept our promises to use the USMCA’s provisions to fortify the American supply chain, power more American jobs and drive more American growth. Now is our chance to double down on behalf of the American people. Let’s preserve the USMCA, strengthen it and lead with it—creating more jobs and expanding production for the United States.”

The report features testimonials from manufacturing companies across different manufacturing sectors, including CNH, Unicorr, Advanced Superabrasives Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Dragonfly Energy, American Textile Company, Amphenol Corporation, Hydro, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dauch Corporation and more. Regardless of type or size, these companies cited clear examples of the USMCA’s advantages to manufacturers:

• Flexibility and speed through proximity
• Access to critical manufacturing inputs
• A unique co-production model that leverages regional assets
• Access to greater sales across North America and the world
• A larger talent pool to address workforce shortfalls in the U.S.
• Resiliency against global tensions

“The results are clear: the USMCA strengthens U.S. manufacturing in the face of threats from fierce global competitors. We can maximize these advantages—putting America’s manufacturers first—by preserving the USMCA while implementing impactful reforms. Because a stronger USMCA means a stronger America.”

Read the full report here.

Read the one-pager here.

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.96 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for nearly 52% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

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Washington, D.C. –��Manufacturers��today��are��urging policymakers��to enact a modern, comprehensive��policy agenda��to secure access to critical minerals��for��both the industry and the��nation—one that��generates��new pipelines for critical mineral��projects at home while securing diversified access to vital manufacturing inputs sourced��globally.��To advance this agenda, the��National Association of��Manufacturers��shared with��the��United States Trade Representative��a framework to rebalance global supply chains with plurilateral partners.����

“The stakes are clear:��manufacturers depend on��secure,��reliable��and sustainable��supply chains to make things in America,” said��51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Critical minerals and rare earth elements are essential for automotive parts and vehicles, electrical grid components, robotics and industrial automation, defense technology, electronics and more. With China dominating global supply chains, manufacturers can no longer risk these vulnerabilities. ��

“Manufacturers��support the��administration��and Congress’��efforts to rebalance global supply chains through��comprehensive actions domestically and with international partners. The��comprehensive approach��the 51�Թ��� is releasing today will��enhance critical minerals capacity at home, leverage resources abroad and safeguard access to a diverse range of critical minerals necessary for U.S. economic strength and national security.”����

The 51�Թ���’s two-pronged policy��framework��offers specific, complementary��domestic and international policy recommendations to the Trump Administration and Congress.��On the domestic front, it calls for��enacting comprehensive permitting reform and making strategic energy incentives permanent.��Internationally,��the��51�Թ�����urges the��administration to negotiate a��plurilateral��agreement��that positions U.S. investors for success and��leverages��the��collective��advantages��of international partners and allies��across every stage of the��critical��minerals��life cycle—effectively rebalancing��the global market for critical minerals.����

Read the��51�Թ���’s��full policy agenda here.��

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PHOENIX – Following the announcement of the United States��military operations in Iran, 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons��released the following statement:

“Manufacturers in the United States have always stood ready when our nation calls. From serving as the Arsenal of Democracy to equipping those who defend freedom today, our industry has the capacity to support U.S.��objectives��across multiple theaters and sustained operations.��Today, manufacturers honor��the courage��and commitment��of the men and women in uniform who stand watch and carry out this mission.

“Since November 4, 1979, the United States has endured hostility and terrorism from a rogue government in Tehran.��Time and again, the Iranian regime has sponsored international terrorism, destabilized its region, violated the rights of its own��people��and disrupted legitimate commerce and maritime security.

“Through Operation Epic Fury, President Trump has��initiated��major combat operations with these stated��objectives:

• Eliminating��imminent threats posed by the regime,
• Preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons,
• Neutralizing military infrastructure that threatens regional and global security,
• Countering destabilizing regional aggression, and
• Supporting the Iranian people’s right to��determine��their own future.

“At moments of consequence, national unity matters. Congress��should��fully engage to ensure clarity of mission, alignment of authority and the sustained support of the American people.

“We also call upon allied governments and��partner��business��associations��around the globe��to stand together to protect regional stability, safeguard global��commerce��and reinforce the collective resolve that keeps peace through credible strength.

“When��security, commerce and liberty are threatened, the United States must lead with strength, resolve and the support of its people.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States,��representing��small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs��nearly��13��million men��and women, contributes��$2.95��trillion��to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit ��

Philadelphia, Pa.��–��During the second stop of the 2026 51�Թ���’ State of Manufacturing Tour, 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons and Rockwell Automation��Chairman��and CEO and 51�Թ��� Board Chair Blake Moret issued the following joint statement��on��today’s��Supreme Court��decision:

“Today’s decision underscores the importance of clarity and durability in U.S. trade policy.

“Manufacturers rely on stability to plan investments, grow��operations��and create jobs. Ongoing legal and policy uncertainty makes it more difficult to make the long-term decisions that drive American competitiveness.

“Now is the time for policymakers to work together to provide a clear and consistent framework for trade, one that strengthens domestic manufacturing, secures supply chains for critical inputs, empowers the administration to negotiate strong trade deals and ensures manufacturers can access the materials and components they need to grow, compete and create jobs in America and the export markets they need to sell U.S.-made goods around the world.��If tariffs are��utilized��as a tool, they should be targeted to countries engaged in��specific��unfair trade practices, particularly by nonmarket economies.

“We share the president’s goal of ushering in the greatest manufacturing era in American history, and clear, durable trade policies will help manufacturers deliver on that promise. Strengthening supply chain resilience will ensure manufacturers can expand production, compete globally and power economic growth here at home.

“The 51�Թ��� will continue working with leaders in Congress and the administration to advance durable solutions that support manufacturers, strengthen America’s industrial base and benefit the millions of Americans who depend on a strong manufacturing economy.”

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��The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.95 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

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CLEVELAND – The 51�Թ��� today kicked off its annual 51�Թ��� State of Manufacturing Tour, a cross-country sprint spotlighting the vital role that manufacturing plays in supporting the nation’s economy. On the first leg of the tour, 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons and other leaders underscored the state’s industrial momentum while calling on our nation’s leaders to pursue a comprehensive manufacturing strategy—building on permanent, pro-growth tax reform manufacturers secured last summer.

“Innovation Built America. Manufacturing Wins the Future” is the theme of this year’s tour, and framed a series of events in Cleveland, bringing together industry leaders, students and policymakers to spotlight Ohio’s nearly 700,000 manufacturing employees—about 12% of the state’s workforce.

“There’s no better place to start a road tour than the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” said Timmons, an Ohio native, at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where he delivered his 13th 51�Թ��� State of Manufacturing Address. “Like rock ‘n’ roll, manufacturing is everywhere. We are hitting the road to showcase the world-leading innovation happening across the country and how we make the next 250 years even greater. Manufacturers are ready to invest—and we need certainty, like the tax bill delivered last year. Permanent tax reform gave manufacturers the rocket fuel. Now we need clear skies. That’s energy dominance, permitting reform, trade certainty, investing in the manufacturing workforce and smart AI policy.

Timmons was joined by Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO and 51�Թ��� Board Chair Blake Moret, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, EQT Corporation President and CEO and 51�Թ��� board member Toby Z. Rice, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association President Ryan Augsburger and 51�Թ��� Executive Vice President Erin Streeter. Following the address, Timmons and Moret hosted a student reception at the Hall of Fame, where they engaged with the next generation of creators. The tour then moved to the Rock Hall’s “Jam Garage” for a unique filming opportunity showcasing the intersection of culture and industry. The setting provided a compelling backdrop for discussions about the connection between manufacturing and rock ‘n’ roll—two distinctly American traditions that involve bold ideas, creative risk-taking embracing technological change and the ability to shape global culture.

“The innovation we’ve seen Ohio manufacturers embrace over time is exactly why this tour is so vital,” said Moret. “At Rockwell, we see every day how automation and AI are redefining what’s possible on the factory floor. By visiting places like Cleveland State University and seeing the talent being cultivated here, it’s clear that Ohio manufacturers are moving at the speed of business. Now, we must ensure the federal government keeps up with that pace.”

The afternoon featured an in-depth tour and lunch at EY-Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub followed by a final stop at Cleveland State University to discuss the critical intersection of higher education and industrial workforce development.

“Ohio’s manufacturers are the backbone of our state’s economy, and having the national tour stop here in Cleveland underscores the importance of our mission,” said Augsburger. “We are proud to stand with the 51�Թ��� to advocate for the policies that will keep our nearly 700,000 manufacturing workers at the forefront of global competition.”

From Cleveland, the 2026 51�Թ��� State of Manufacturing Tour will go on to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Dallas and Houston, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. Throughout the tour, the 51�Թ��� will continue meeting with policymakers, manufacturers of all sizes, students and business leaders, advocating for the people and policies that will ensure the United States is the best place in the world to do business. To learn more about the tour and the 51�Թ���’s mission, visit .

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.95 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit��

Washington, D.C. –��Following President Trump’s proclamation adjusting imports of processed critical minerals and semiconductors—two foundational inputs for manufacturing—51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons��issued the following statement:

“Yesterday’s moves build on the president’s long-standing commitment to expanding manufacturing capacity in the United States and represent a meaningful step toward strengthening the critical mineral supply chains that underpin our economic and national security. We appreciate the administration for clearly recognizing that the United States’ lack of domestic processing capacity is a central vulnerability. Outdated permitting laws and procedures are constraining our ability to mine and process domestic resources, modernize infrastructure, advance research and development, shore up supply chains and enhance American competitiveness.

“Manufacturers depend on secure, sustainable supply chains for critical minerals to make everything from defense technology and energy transmission to transportation systems, automotive parts and vehicles and a wide array of advanced industrial and consumer products made here in America.

“Beyond their ubiquity in defense technology, industrial and consumer vehicles and electronics, semiconductors are also critical components in manufacturing machinery and equipment. The decision to work to secure access to critical semiconductor inputs used to build out U.S. supply chains—such as semiconductors used in automotive applications, factory robotics and industrial machinery—sends a clear signal to manufacturers and will encourage further domestic manufacturing investment.

“Last year, the 51�Թ��� asked��Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to pursue new, enforceable agreements that lock in preferential access to critical mineral inputs as we work to reduce overreliance on China and rebalance critical input sourcing. We are encouraged by the administration’s commitment to pursue these trade deals aggressively.

“Manufacturers believe that innovative critical mineral trade agreements present a powerful opportunity to secure preferential access with trusted allied partners that have complementary assets, production capabilities and expertise. These agreements can also be used to unlock beneficial investment terms to leverage co-financing and pooled capital arrangements as well as support long-term offtake agreements that strengthen supply chain certainty. By deepening strategic partnerships with our allies, the U.S. can reduce vulnerability to geopolitical risks and address unfair trading practices.

“We will continue to work with��Congress and the��administration to support a robust and competitive U.S. critical minerals industry—durable trade deals coupled��with permitting reform to unlock domestic resources and processing—so��manufacturers of all sizes have reliable access to the materials needed to produce innovative, next-generation products��and to��grow, compete and create jobs.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published an for public comment yesterday on the U.S.–Mexico–Canda Agreement. The notice is part of the process for the schedule six-year review of the landmark agreement, which the 51�Թ��� helped to back in 2019.

The timeline: The deadline for comments is Nov. 3, ahead of a USTR hearing on Nov. 17.

The topics: The notice includes specific topics that the USTR would like respondents to address, including:

• “Any aspect of the��operation or implementation of the USMCA”;
• “Any issues of��compliance��with the Agreement”;
• “Recommendations for��specific actions that USTR should propose ahead of the Joint Review��to promote balanced trade, new market access and alignment on economic security with Mexico and Canada”;
• “Factors affecting the��investment climate��in North America and in the territories of each Party, as well as the��effectiveness of the USMCA in promoting investment that strengthens U.S. competitiveness, productivity and technological leadership”; and
• “Strategies for��strengthening North American economic security and competitiveness,��including collaborative work under the��Competitiveness Committee,��and cooperation on issues related to��nonmarket policies and practices of other countries.”

Mexico’s notice: The government of Mexico also opened a 60-day window for public comment.

• For 51�Թ��� members seeking to comment through their affiliates, the notice can be accessed��.

What 51�Թ��� members should do: The 51�Թ��� is issuing an urgent call for member feedback on specific nontariff barriers.

• This feedback might be part of bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico, and so should be sent to the 51�Թ��� as soon as possible, the 51�Թ���’s trade experts stressed. The 51�Թ��� will be submitting a draft letter to the USTR summarizing manufacturers’ priorities for policymakers.

The 51�Թ���’s focus: The 51�Թ��� asks that members focus on four broad topics:

• Technical fixes to make the USMCA function better
• Bilateral issues in Mexico or Canada that the review could help address
• New mechanisms or tools that could be built to counter shared challenges in third markets, particularly nonmarket economies
• Sector-specific agreements or commitments that could be pursued to strengthen North American manufacturing

Get in touch: If you are interested in contributing to this important message about an essential pillar of U.S. trade policy, please contact 51�Թ��� Director of International Policy Kevin Doyle.

President Trump signed an that keeps the 10% additional International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff rate on China until Nov. 10 while negotiations continue.

The background: On March 5, IEEPA Fentanyl tariffs of 20% went into effect on goods from China. An additional IEEPA Reciprocal tariff rate of 10% was imposed on goods from China on April 9, which quickly escalated to 125% as China retaliated and the U.S responded in tit-for-tat announcements.

• In mid-May, the U.S. agreed to reduce its additional IEEPA Reciprocal tariff rate on China to 10% from 125%. China also reduced its retaliatory rate to 10%.

Other tariffs:��The U.S. will retain all tariffs imposed on China prior to April 2, including Section 301 tariffs, Section 232 tariffs, IEEPA Fentanyl tariffs and Most Favored Nation tariffs.

CBP Guidance:��U. S. Customs and Border Protection has already issued guidance which can be��.

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals held����last Thursday in the leading challenge to President Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act��tariffs.

The background: In this consolidated case,��V.O.S. Selections v. Trump��and��Oregon v. Trump,��the question before the court is whether President Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl tariffs exceed his authority under IEEPA.

• The appeal follows a May decision by the Court of International Trade to����the tariffs after concluding that IEEPA “does not authorize the president to impose unbounded tariffs”—a decision that the Federal Circuit put on ice pending appeal.

The arguments: The Federal Circuit argument focused on the text of IEEPA, which does not expressly mention tariffs and limits the exercise of executive power to address “extraordinary and unusual” threats.

• Although the court appeared split on whether IEEPA allows the president to impose tariffs, most of the 11-judge panel seemed unwilling to accept that IEEPA authorizes the sweeping global tariffs at issue here.

The precedent: The government’s case relied heavily on the closest relevant precedent—the 1975 decision in��U.S. v. Yoshida International—which upheld President Nixon’s use of the Trading with the Enemy Act (IEEPA’s predecessor) to place a 10% ad valorem tariff on all imports after the U.S. withdrew from the gold standard.

• The judges accused the administration of “ignoring the parts of��Yoshida”��it doesn’t like, including the��Yoshida��court’s express limitations on the president’s tariff authority.
• The court in that case carefully distinguished between a time-limited tariff “as a temporary measure calculated to help meet a particular national emergency, which is quite different from imposing whatever tariff rates he deems desirable.”

What’s next: “Although it is always difficult to predict judicial outcomes, we expect a decision against the Trump administration though not unanimous,” said 51�Թ��� Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Erica Klenicki.

• “Nearly two dozen amicus briefs were filed in the case, including by members of Congress, legal scholars and think tanks from across the country. Given the high stakes and novel legal questions involved, we fully expect this case to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court next term.”

President Trump issued a new imposing an��additional 25% tariff��on U.S. imports from India, in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.

The background: In an EO issued March 8, 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Biden administration prohibited U.S. imports of certain products from Russia, including crude oil, petroleum and related products.

• This new action cites that EO in imposing an additional ad valorem duty on imports from India, “which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”

Tariff stacking:��The secondary tariffs are��in addition to the 25% modified International Emergency Economic Powers Act reciprocal tariffs��on India.

Timing:��Secondary tariffs will take effect 21 days after the date of the EO,��on Aug. 27.

• The EO includes an “on the water” exception for products loaded and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to that date and that enter the U.S. by Sept. 17.

Other details:��The secondary tariff will not apply to goods subject to “existing or future actions under Section 232.”

• It will also not apply if the good is identified in����to EO 14257 of April 2, 2025.

Further action? The EO suggests other countries purchasing Russian oil may become subject to similar secondary tariffs.

• It directs the Department of Commerce to coordinate with other agencies to “determine whether any other country is��directly or indirectly��importing Russian Federation oil,” and recommend whether to impose an additional 25% tariff on that country. Indirect importation is described as “through intermediaries or third countries.”
• Top importers of Russian oil—which the EO defines as both crude oil and petroleum products extracted, refined or exported from the Russian Federation—include China, Türkiye, Brazil and the European Union.

India responds: The government of India����in an official statement:��“It is extremely unfortunate that the U.S. should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest.”