Alliance for American Manufacturing

We're hiring for a Vice President for Federal Government Affairs. Details below, and the best way to apply is by sending an email to [email protected]. The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a leading and respected non-partisan voice on the shared interests of American manufacturing and its workers, seeks an organized and highly motivated Vice President for Federal Government Affairs (VPFGA) to formulate strategy and advance AAM’s legislative, regulatory, and advocacy priorities across trade, transportation, industrial decarbonization, and related policy issues. AAM seeks a candidate capable of engaging stakeholders, lawmakers, and congressional staff; analyzing complex policy issues; and producing high-quality position papers, testimony, regulatory comments, and other work products. Strong writing and oral communication skills are essential for this position. While expertise in AAM’s policy issues is not required, a commitment to our mission is. Capitol Hill or similar legislative or public policy experience is strongly preferred. This position will report to the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs & Policy and will work collaboratively with the entire AAM staff. AAM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a matched 401(k) retirement plan; wellness, commuter, and tuition benefits; generous health care insurance, and life and disability coverage. AAM is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Interested applicants should send a resume to [email protected].

Thanks to Marketplace for covering our new poll with Morning Consult that finds 77% of Americans prefer to buy #MadeinAmerica during the holidays. But it can be hard to find #MadeinUSA gifts at the big box stores or via the leading online retailers.. That's why we put out our Made in America Holiday Gift Guide (linked in the comments).

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We *just* unveiled the 2024 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, which shines a spotlight on 112 companies that make products in the United States. Shopping #MadeinUSA during the busy holiday shopping season is one of the best ways you can support local manufacturers and workers. But we know it can sometimes be hard to find what you're looking for in the big box stores or via online retailers. That's what this guide is for! We worked hard to find an eclectic mix of #MadeinAmerica items at a variety of price points. We also focused on finding companies that haven't been featured in the guide before. We're always so thrilled to find new Made in USA products we didn't know about! Take a few minutes and check out the gift guide. We think there's something #AmericanMade for everyone on your list!

We're thrilled Dan Kaufman, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, joined THE MANUFACTURING REPORT podcast to talk about how the 2024 closure of the Master Lock factory in Wisconsin shows NAFTA is still impacting American workers – and American politics. Find the episode below, or wherever you get your podcasts.

President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law could be in the bull's eye come the next Congress. Speculation is brewing some of the funding in the landmark law may be not be renewed come 2026. That would be a mistake!

2024 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide preview! Our annual collection of American-made gift ideas releases on Nov. 20, but you can get ready by getting to know the Smithey Ironware Company, a South Carolina manufacturer of cast iron and carbon steel cookware. Founder Isaac Morton created the company's cast iron pans on techniques perfected more than a century ago. Smithey also works with seven blacksmiths to make its line of carbon steel products. “You can get cast iron from China, which is very cheap but that is just not who we are,” said Smithey's Will Copenhaver. “We are focused on making the best cookware and honestly you can look at our price point and say they are higher than other cookware options. Ours is heirloom, American-made top quality.”

House Republicans are likely to introduce legislation in the new Congress to revoke China's normalized trade status, and the incoming Trump administration is likely to be supportive.

AAM President Scott Paul told CBS News that he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will make factory job growth a priority during his second term. "That means a continued strategic application of tariffs; smart investments in industry, innovation, and infrastructure; expanding Buy America procurement policies and tax rules to spur domestic production; and boosting apprenticeships and worker training programs," Paul said.

Take a break from election coverage and spend some time with Gabrielle Ferrara of Ferrara Manufacturing, the New York company that has defied the odds to make apparel for everyone from Ralph Lauren to the American military. #MadeinUSA #MadeinAmerica #MadeinNY

The European Union is moving ahead with tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China. The United States and Canada have already placed a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports.