AEM Hosts Record-breaking DC Fly-in

On Monday, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers reported a record attendance for their Washington, D.C. fly-in last week.  Representing equipment manufacturers and suppliers from across the country, participants met with 70 lawmakers.  The group advocated for pro-manufacturing policies that will help equipment manufacturers succeed in the United States and around the world.

AEM’s Kip Eideberg said, “As Congress continues its legislative business through the end of the year, we will continue to remind lawmakers that they need to reach across the aisle and work to move our country forward.”  

AEM members advocated for domestic supply chain investments, precision agriculture incentives to support climate-smart practices, and a grant program that supports workforce development.  AEM officials say tariffs continue to hurt the equipment manufacturing industry.  AEM asked lawmakers to establish a permanent Section 301 tariff exclusion process so American manufacturers can petition the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to remove tariffs needed for domestic manufacturing and the national economy. 

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