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Automakers Concerned About Proposed U.S. Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Urge Administration to...

Automakers Concerned About Proposed U.S. Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Urge Administration to Reconsider

The Association of Global Automakers has serious concerns with the Administration’s proposed restrictions on trade in aluminum and steel.

Metals

Statement by Canada on Steel and Aluminum

“It is entirely inappropriate to view any trade with Canada as a national security threat to the U.S.," said Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

business success

Site Selectors Guild Releases Third Annual Site Selection Trends Report

Elite location advisors group's survey respondents predict changes in trade policy could have big impact in corporate location decisions.

Labor Department Employment Situation Summary

Labor Department Employment Situation Summary

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 148,000 in Dec. Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

NAFTA

Canada's Minister of Agriculture Promotes Agricultural Trade and NAFTA

Government of Canada is working hard to strengthen Canada-U.S. trade relationship, create new opportunities for producers, food processors.

Statement of ACEEE and ASAP on Federal Plans to Put Updates to Appliance Standards on Ice

Statement of ACEEE and ASAP on Federal Plans to Put Updates to Appliance Standards on Ice

By deciding not to honor statutory deadlines for appliance efficiency standards, DOE creating uncertainty for manufacturers & markets.

New Construction Starts in November Slide 12 Percent

New Construction Starts in November Slide 12 Percent

Decreased activity reported for nonresidential building and public works.

AIST: China Scraps Steel Export Tax

AIST: China Scraps Steel Export Tax

China is reducing or altogether eliminating its export tax on certain steel products, a move that likely will inflame trade tensions.

Aerospace Exports Doing Well, Could Do Even Better

Aerospace Exports Doing Well, Could Do Even Better

David Melcher, president of the Aerospace Industries Association, speaks at AIA's Annual Aerospace and Defense Media Luncheon.

Amazon HQ2 Little Rock, AR, Bid

Amazon HQ2 Little Rock, AR, Bid

The deadline for bids for the new Amazon was Oct. 19. Little Rock, AR, made a fun video.