The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has introduced the U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program, aimed at supporting President Trump's vision of enhancing America's manufacturing sector. NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons said, "President Trump’s administration is prioritizing policies that spur more investment and innovation in manufacturing in the U.S.—a goal that manufacturers share."
The program seeks to provide manufacturers with consistent access to essential inputs needed for production in the United States. Timmons emphasized, "As these deals materialize, manufacturers need a runway of predictable access to the critical inputs necessary to make things in America, empowering them to invest, create jobs, grow and compete."
Currently, the manufacturing industry can only produce 84% of the necessary inputs domestically, requiring at least 16% to be imported. Tariffs on these imports increase costs and hinder investment. The program proposes using existing authorities to issue general licenses allowing duty-free importation of essential inputs.
Jay Timmons President and CEO
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Timmons added, "The U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program offers a way to bring in essential inputs that aren’t produced in the U.S. without added cost burdens—and it rewards manufacturers that expand production, invest in new equipment and create jobs here at home."
The program also suggests rebates for tariffs on must-import inputs when manufacturers are expanding or investing domestically. This includes new facilities, technological upgrades, hiring full-time employees, and domestic R&D expenditures.
To ensure effectiveness, NAM recommends a Quarterly Manufacturing Dialogue between manufacturers and federal agencies such as the Treasury Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Additionally, NAM released a trade map showing state-by-state tariff cost increases and highlighted findings from their Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey indicating decreased optimism among manufacturers due to trade uncertainty.
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