Tariffs and Trade
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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasMay 21, 2026

The Legal Fight Over Section 122 Tariffs Intensifies

The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.

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Intelligence
By AMTMay 20, 2026

AMT NOW: Timely Economic Insights; Meaningful Connections

Our summer economic webinar; sustained demand for manufacturing technology; AI-driven business value; and more.

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Intelligence
By AMTMay 06, 2026

AMT NOW: Economic Momentum Returns as Manufacturing Tech Orders Rise

Economic Momentum Returns; Confidence in manufacturing tech investment; Tariff refunds vs. relief; and more.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasApr 27, 2026

Tariff Refunds: Real Money — but No Relief Yet

Following the Supreme Court decision that struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, the federal government has begun issuing refunds estimated at more than $150 billion. However, for most companies, the practical impact will take time to materialize.

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Intelligence
By AMTApr 15, 2026

AMT NOW: Navigating a Shifting Trade Environment

How smaller IMTS exhibitors can maximize ROI; Our Spring Economic Update Webinar recap; and more.

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Intelligence
By AMTApr 01, 2026

AMT NOW: Signals, Strategy, and What’s Next for Manufacturing

The MFG Meeting recap; New AMT board of directors; What comes next with tariffs; and more.

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Intelligence
By Kathy KeyesMar 27, 2026

Executive Insights, Real Connections: Inside The MFG Meeting 2026

Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasMar 20, 2026

Tariffs: What Comes Next Matters More Than What Just Happened

After the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, the Trump administration implemented a new tariff that can remain in effect for up to 150 days. While this is temporary, a new, more durable framework is taking shape.

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Intelligence
By AMTMar 04, 2026

AMT NOW: Harry Moser Reignites Domestic Manufacturing

January USMTO report; WiM and AMT partner for ELEVATE; AMT tariff webinar survey; and more.

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Advocacy
By Amber ThomasMar 02, 2026

Tariff Update: New 10% Global Duty Takes Effect, With Potential Increase Ahead

The recent Supreme Court decision striking down reciprocal tariffs eliminated one key tariff pathway, but the Trump administration moved quickly to replace it, so manufacturers and importers should prepare for ongoing complexity in trade policy.

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