Tariffs in the news

There's no shortage of news about tariffs and its impact on recreational boating around the industry. To stay on top of this fluid policy coming from the Trump administration, here are a few recommendations:

• Email Peter Schrappen (Peter@Nmta.net) at NMTA to let him know that this is an important issue for you
• Follow the National Marine Manufactures Association on LinkedIn and Twitter (@therealNMMA) for the latest news.
• Fill out the action alert to make your voice heard: Link

There are a slough of webinars that NMMA has produced on this subject, which you can access here: Link


Speaking of webinars, here are the notes from today's session. Special thanks to Jack Bennett from the Derema Group for taking these notes for us:

1. If OEM’s receive an ITC Questionnaire they MUST complete them and reply formally to ITC by August 30 2018, this deadline is fast approaching.
2. OEM’s must answer all the questions and NMMA and council suggest strongly that these questionnaires are reviewed by NMMA council and/or other OEM council before submitting.
3. These surveys will help the NMMA contest these Sheet Metal Tariffs on the Hill in DC to the ITC to assure our collective voices are documented and heard across effected industries.
4. The surveys are confidential to ITC and councils, not made public or shared with the US Mills, and all OEM’s are encouraged to sign up to testify if they would like as well.
5. They are testify with a confidential affidavit if they prefer as well through the NMMA Council to the ITC.

As I began this blog post, for more info and next steps, simply drop me an email (Peter@Nmta.net)