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Jul 02 2026
Blog

Don’t Renew the USMCA Without Addressing its Shortfalls

The U.S. has declined the option to continue the trade agreement as-is for another 16 years. Until its loopholes and rules of origin are fixed, that's a good thing.
May 21 2026
Blog

An AGOA Update Needs to Consider the Program’s Rules of Origin

AAM argues that re-approving the legislation, which grants duty-free U.S. market access for hundreds of African products, should be paired with improved trade enforcement tools. A big article this...
Apr 17 2026

Forced Labor: A Human Rights Travesty that Suppresses Wages Everywhere

AAM offers comments on USTR's Section 301 investigation into weak international prohibitions against goods made by forced labor.
Apr 14 2026

Chinese Automobiles Still Aren’t Here, and That’s a Good Thing

The administration says no deal is on the table ahead of President Trump's visit to China. Some senators are still urging him not to consider one, and another's expected legislation would cement a...
Apr 06 2026

The Trump Administration Clarifies its 232 Metals Tariffs

For primary metals imports, no change. For derivative products, a simplified rate.
Mar 19 2026

An Executive Order Cracks Down on False Country-of-Origin Claims

Legislation like the COOL Online Act is the next logical step in protecting the 'Made In USA' label.
Mar 17 2026

301 Forced Labor Investigation Will Look at 60 Economies

USTR-led probe to determine if they're failing “to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor."
Mar 13 2026

A Look at the Industrial Overcapacity Problem Has Been a Long Time Coming

Section 301 investigations span dozens of industries, and can lead to meaningful action.
Feb 23 2026

Tariffs Remain an Important Trade Policy Tool, Despite Supreme Court’s IEEPA Ruling

Tariffs aren't the only trade tool we've got. Congress should modernize our other trade enforcement mechanisms.
Jan 15 2026

The Threat Posed to the U.S. Auto Industry by Chinese Imports Remains

They may come anyway, despite considerable tariff and regulatory barriers. But inviting them in would be a mistake.