Trade

Feb 16 2018
Blog Trade

Commerce Department Releases Its National Security Reports Into Steel and Aluminum

The public now has the findings, but it's up to the president to act.
Feb 15 2018
Blog Trade

From TIME Magazine: Why Trump’s ‘Forgotten Man’ Still Supports Him

The magazine provides an on-the-ground report from Pennsylvania steel country.
Feb 14 2018
Blog Trade

Steel is a Family Affair for Dan Simmons — and He’s Counting on President Trump to Act

Whatever the president decides to do about steel imports will deeply effect Granite City, Ill.
Feb 13 2018
Blog Trade

President Talks Trade with Congressional Leaders

President speaks with resolve, but Section 232 investigations drag on.
Feb 13 2018
Press Release

Trump Must Move Steel Import Investigation From Review to Action: AAM Statement

President Trump said he is "reviewing" the national security investigations into steel and aluminum and considering all options, including potential tariffs. The remarks, shared as part of...
Feb 09 2018
Blog Trade

U.S. Aluminum Manufacturers at the ITC: Maintain Duties on Chinese Imports

If duties are lifted, plaintiffs say no chance domestic industry will recover and grow.
Feb 06 2018
Blog Trade

Last Year’s Bilateral Trade Deficit With China Was the Largest Ever

The goods trade deficit hit $375.2 billion in the first year of the Trump presidency.
Feb 05 2018
Press Release

New Record Set for U.S.-China Trade Deficit Under Trump’s Watch

The goods trade deficit with China reached its highest annual level ever according to the latest data from the Commerce Department. The goods deficit with China hit $375.2 billion last year,...
Feb 02 2018
Press Release

There’s Trouble Buried in the January Jobs Report: AAM Statement

Metals See Job Losses as National Security Investigations Lag The manufacturing sector grew by 15,000 jobs in January, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department. Primary...
Jan 31 2018
Press Release Trade

Trump’ State of the Union Address: Trade Rhetoric Heavy, but Not Many Accomplishments to Speak Of

President Trump, in his first State of the Union address, mentioned both trade and manufacturing policy, but did not delve into specifics despite outstanding trade cases like the Section 232...