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Washington, D.C. –��51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the release of a list of an additional $200 billion in Chinese products to be hit with tariffs:

The last thing America’s manufacturing workers need is an escalating trade war. America has China’s attention, so instead of more tariffs, the U.S. and China should immediately begin working toward a fair, bilateral, enforceable, rules-based trade agreement to end China’s market-distorting activities. We can’t afford to wait any longer.

China cheats, and manufacturers want to see China held accountable. But more tariffs like these will punish America’s manufacturing workers—and could undermine our hard-won gains thanks to tax and regulatory reform, which have increased our global competitiveness over the last 18 months and led to higher investment and more American jobs.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –��The 51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) announced a sixth wave of staff hires, continuing its ambitious organizational growth to seize manufacturing’s moment and deliver even more results for manufacturers and manufacturing workers in America.

Over the last year, the 51�Թ��� has added dozens of new staff and committed more resources to its communications and advocacy divisions to bolster the voice of manufacturers in Washington. This latest wave of new hires includes key additions to the policy, communications and membership divisions of the organization.

The collective talent, experience and expertise of the 51�Թ��� team has never been stronger, and America’s manufacturing workers have an accomplished group of advocates and communicators on their side, said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. Our expanding team achieved significant policy victories over the last year, which has taken manufacturers’ optimism to record highs, according to our Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. Our latest new hires will help us defend that progress and further advance a robust manufacturing agenda on issues ranging from immigration and infrastructure to trade and workforce development.

New members of the 51�Թ���’s communications, policy and membership divisions include:

• Claire Jurkiewicz, Digital Managing Editor.��Claire comes to the 51�Թ��� with 10 years of digital marketing and content experience. In her role, she will serve as the organization’s lead digital strategist, with responsibility for the 51�Թ���’s web presence, social media platforms and data and analytics program. Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Claire was a content marketing manager for the National Restaurant Association. Previously, she worked as a senior communications specialist for Moroch Partners, an editor for ClubCorp and a reporter for��The Dallas Morning News and AAA.
• Charles Crain, Director of Tax and Domestic Economic Policy. Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Charles was Director of Tax and Financial Services Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).
• Stephanie Hall, Director of Innovation Policy.��Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Stephanie was Senior Counsel for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations for Chairman Rob Portman. She previously served as Counsel to Senator John McCain, advising him on cybersecurity, technology, telecommunications, immigration and homeland security issues.
• Callie Harman, Director of Labor and Employment Policy.��Callie comes to the 51�Թ��� after extensive work on labor and employment issues on Capitol Hill. Prior to the 51�Թ���, Callie worked her way through the ranks on the Education and the Workforce Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, most recently as a professional staff member, serving under committee chairs Virginia Foxx and John Kline.
• Jessica McBroom, Director of Trade Facilitation Policy.��Jessica comes to the 51�Թ��� with significant experience in a range of export control, sanctions and related issues. Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Jessica was Vice President and Compliance Manager at JP Morgan Chase & Co. in New York, where she specialized in AML/OFAC risk assessment. She previously served as a senior advisor in the Office of Sanctions and Counter-Threat Finance, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and has experience as a legal and legislative assistant at Utrecht, Kleinfeld, Fiori, Partners.
• Kirk Fordham, Director of Member and Board Relations. Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Kirk spent 18 years working on Capitol Hill and led two non-profit organizations, the Everglades Foundation and Gill Action. Kirk will be based in Pittsburgh and his region will include Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, western Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
• Patrick Smith, Director of Member and Board Relations. Prior to joining the 51�Թ���, Patrick was Managing Director at DCI Group for more than a decade. Patrick will be based in Minneapolis and his region will include Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Timmons on China’s Unfair Trade Practices

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The 51�Թ��� (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 more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.25 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for more than three-quarters 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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement after the announcement of new U.S. tariffs on China and Chinese retaliatory tariffs on the United States:

For too long, China has reaped the rewards of unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft, exploiting loopholes in decades-old agreements. In the absence of a modern, enforceable agreement, China cheats. Manufacturers want to see the administration get China back to the negotiating table as soon as possible in order to pursue a trade agreement that will redefine the U.S–China economic relationship for the better. We now have an unparalleled opportunity to stop these practices at their root, through a strategic approach that includes the negotiation of a fair, bilateral, enforceable, rules-based trade agreement by an administration that champions manufacturing.

Tariffs, though, have not and will not solve the existing problems in China. Tariffs will bring retaliation and possibly more tariffs. No one wins in a trade war, and it is America’s manufacturing workers and working families who will bear the brunt of continued tariffs. Manufacturers in the United States succeed when the rules are clear and fair and markets are open. The United States has China’s attention, and we must seize the moment and soon.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Salisbury, NC – The 51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) and Power Curbers, Inc. hosted Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) for a facility tour to meet employees and a business leader roundtable on Monday to discuss the real-world impact of tax reform and other ways Congress can better serve the interests of North Carolina manufacturers, manufacturing workers and their families.

When Rep. Budd cast his vote for tax reform last year, he sent an unmistakable message that he stands with North Carolina manufacturing workers. Today, North Carolinians are seeing the good news and positive results of tax reform for themselves in the form of new jobs, rising wages, bonuses and manufacturing growth, said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. Last year, manufacturers told Congress that if they delivered tax reform, we would deliver for our people and our communities. Rep. Budd and his colleagues did their part, and now manufacturers are keeping our promise.

During the visit, company leaders thanked Budd for voting in favor of the historic tax reform package and reiterated their optimism for the future of manufacturing in North Carolina.

The positive changes we are seeing throughout the U.S. economy thanks to the GOP Tax Cuts and Jobs Act cannot be overstated, said Budd. We have seen a major power shift from bureaucrats in Washington to every day Americans. People are seeing more money in their paychecks, more job opportunities and consumer confidence is at an 18-year high. We know that the manufacturing industry has not escaped this good news. Crediting the GOP tax cuts, 93 percent of manufacturers say they have a positive outlook, 86 percent say they plan to increase investments and 77 percent plan to increase hiring. The manufacturing industry is a major part of this overall economic success and I will continue to look for ways to get government out of the way of this important economic engine.

The roundtable focused on the importance of building on the momentum of tax reform to ensure manufacturers can continue to invest in their businesses and workers.

All of us at Power Curbers Companies are pleased with Rep. Budd’s vote to enact the new tax law, said Dyke Messinger, President of Power Curbers, Inc. Our employment has grown since the law was enacted; we paid a bonus for 2017 and will pay another bonus for the first six months of 2018. In addition, we are investing heavily in R&D, which will continue to strengthen the company for the long term.

Manufacturing contributes an estimated $2.25 trillion to the U.S. economy and supports��, according to the 51�Թ���. In the six months since tax reform was enacted, the manufacturing industry has added 115,000 jobs—double the 63,000 created over the same period last year.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –��The 51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) today submitted����to the Department of Commerce regarding its Section 232 investigation into auto imports:

Manufacturers agree with the President on the need to promote free and fair trade, wrote 51�Թ��� Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey. Manufacturers also agree that carefully calibrated and multilateral sanctions have a place in supporting national security objectives. The 51�Թ��� believes, however, that broad, unilateral and import-restrictive measures are counterproductive to achieving both of these goals—goals on which we all agree. That is because, however well intentioned, they ultimately give an edge to foreign production at the expense of U.S. manufacturing. The question, therefore, is not whether we agree on the importance of promoting free and fair trade and protecting U.S. national security, but how best to advance these critical priorities. One way is by utilizing the many targeted trade tools we already have that are designed expressly to stop unfair and counterfeit imports. Another way is by adding even more tools to the toolbox by, for instance, pursuing innovative, enforceable and new trade agreements. Manufacturers believe both represent effective avenues to advance our common goals. . . . The unilateral imposition of tariffs or quotas that a Section 232 investigation could authorize would undermine this sector and broader manufacturing production and jobs in the United States.

Click����to read the full comments.

Following the investigation’s announcement in May, 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons stated, “Manufacturers in the United States want to give every advantage to American workers. But incorrectly using the 232 statute will create unintended consequences for U.S. manufacturing workers that will limit the chance for Americans to win, just as we do when government gets out of the way and allows us to lead.”

The full statement can be found��.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –��51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the retirement announcement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy:

After three decades on the Supreme Court, Justice Kennedy has cemented his place in history as the pivotal voice in many of our nation’s landmark court cases. A defender of First Amendment rights and of dignity and equality, Justice Kennedy served with integrity, principle and distinction. He has changed millions of lives for the better, including my own. My family can be called a family because of his singular role in our nation’s history, said Timmons.

Manufacturers are hopeful that President Trump will nominate a new justice who will serve with the same commitment to the rule of law and the values that make and keep America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity. Manufacturing families across the country expect nothing less.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –��51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement after today’s failed immigration vote in the U.S. House of Representatives:

Children must never be used as bargaining chips. House and Senate leaders have the power to put forward a clean bill to forever end the horrific practice of separating migrant children from their families—and they should do so now.

Once we are sure this tragedy will never be replayed in America, Congress should turn to meaningful, bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.

Washington, D.C. –��51�Թ��� (51�Թ���) President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement responding to U.S. District Judge William Alsup’s dismissal of the climate lawsuits filed by San Francisco and Oakland targeting manufacturers:

From the moment these baseless lawsuits were filed, we have argued that the courtroom was not the proper venue to address this global challenge, said Timmons. Judge Alsup agreed. Other municipalities around the country who have filed similar lawsuits should take note as those complaints are likely to end the same way.�� New York City, Boulder, and the other California municipalities should withdraw their complaints and follow the lead of others that are focused on meaningful solutions.

The 51�Թ��� has led the business community’s response to the wave frivolous public nuisance lawsuits targeting manufacturers by forming the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project (MAP), headed by Executive Director Lindsey de la Torre. A project of the 51�Թ���’s Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action (MCLA), MAP has fought to set the record straight and highlight the concerted, coordinated campaign being waged by plaintiffs’ lawyers, public officials, deep-pocketed foundations and other activists who have sought to undermine and weaken manufacturers in the United States. More information can be found at��.

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The 51�Թ��� (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��more than��12 million men and women, contributes $2.25��trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for��more than three-quarters��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 Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit��www.nam.org.