Lighthizer to Speak at Annual Meeting
We’re excited to announce that the Honorable Robert Lighthizer, former United States Trade Representative, will deliver the keynote address at … Continue reading Lighthizer to Speak at Annual Meeting
Category Archives: Government Relations
Wire and Wire Products Industry Building Momentum in Washington
The 2025 Government Affairs Conference was a fantastic success, with the highest attendance in 10 years, and a great speaker … Continue reading Wire and Wire Products Industry Building Momentum in Washington
Trump Administration Issues Modifications to Reciprocal Tariff Rates
President Trump has signed an executive order further modifying the reciprocal tariff rates announced in April 2025. The order includes … Continue reading Trump Administration Issues Modifications to Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Trump Issues Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Northern Border
President Trump has issued an Executive Order amending the so-called fentanyl tariff against Canada. The order increases the fentanyl tariff … Continue reading Trump Issues Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Northern Border
AWPA Executive Leadership Advocates for the Wire Industry in Washington, DC
On June 24, members of the AWPA Executive Leadership Team traveled to Washington, DC to meet with key policymakers and … Continue reading AWPA Executive Leadership Advocates for the Wire Industry in Washington, DC
Quarterly Trade Update Now Available
The latest Trade Update from our government relations team is available now. Here are a few key takeaways. Section 232 … Continue reading Quarterly Trade Update Now Available
Section 232 on Steel Products – Coverage of Additional Derivative Products
Effective for entries made on or after June 23, 2025, the Section 232 tariff rate of 50% will apply to … Continue reading Section 232 on Steel Products – Coverage of Additional Derivative Products
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum – Executive Order on Increase of Tariff Rate
An Executive Order has been issued which increases the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their derivative products from … Continue reading Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum – Executive Order on Increase of Tariff Rate
US Court of International Trade Vacates Trump’s Reciprocal and Special Tariffs
In a major reversal to the Trump tariff regime, today a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade … Continue reading US Court of International Trade Vacates Trump’s Reciprocal and Special Tariffs
Customs Releases Updated List of Energy and Energy Related Resources
On May 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released an updated list of “energy and energy resources” – which … Continue reading Customs Releases Updated List of Energy and Energy Related Resources