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Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that underlying conditions, including a lack of reciprocity in our bilateral trade relationships, disparate tariff rates and non-tariff barriers, and U.S. trading partners’ economic policies that suppress domestic wages and consumption, as indicated by large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States.

April 3, 2025 No Comments

TMA visits with Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson

ELK GROVE VILLAGE – In Chicago’s western suburbs near O’Hare Airport is a village that boasts about its world-class data center and nationally-renowned manufacturing park.

TMA’s Advocacy Team visited with Mayor Craig Johnson, who shared some of the village’s insights and rationale for catering to businesses.

March 13, 2025 No Comments

Illinois officials warn about impact of Trump’s tariffs

(The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to slap tariffs on goods entering the U.S., Illinois officials are chiming in on the impact they will have on the state.

February 17, 2025 No Comments

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Divided Over U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

SCHAUMBURG, IL – A new survey by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) finds small and midsize manufacturers split over imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. As organizations put out statements supporting or opposing tariffs, TMA spoke to their members to see where manufacturers actually stand on this trade policy.

February 11, 2025 No Comments

Masters of Manufacturing: Joey Bettinardi of Betts Precision

“Joey” Bettinardi, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Betts Precision in Alsip, Illinois, represents well “Gen Z” – a generation that focuses on two key components in their life work: environmental consciousness and company culture.

For Gen Zers like 25-year-old Bettinardi, working to make the world a better place is a crucial motivating factor for their careers.

February 10, 2025 No Comments

TMA Statement on the Inauguration of 47th President of the U.S. Donald Trump

https://tmanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trumps-SHOCKING-Energy-Crisis-Solution.mp4SCHAUMBURG – As we mark the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, we extend our congratulations and best wishes for his leadership. This moment represents

January 20, 2025 No Comments

“It’s All About the Future: Gabriel Perez of Nova Tech Industries

WHEELING, IL – At a very young age, Gabriel Perez began helping his mother with her embroidery work in Rincon de Dolores, Michoacan Mexico.

November 18, 2024 No Comments

TMA SaMM Caucus grows to 61 members in 2024

The effort to encourage more awareness of small and midsized manufacturers’ needs in the Illinois legislature continues to grow.

TMA’s Small and Midsized Manufacturing Caucus, first set into motion two years ago, started its first year with 31 Illinois House members and 23 Illinois House Senate members.

September 30, 2024 No Comments

LaHood, HPSCI Republicans Sound Alarm on Temu, Request Briefing from FBI and SEC

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Subcommittee on NSA & Cyber and House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) member, led his Intelligence Committee Republican colleagues to request a briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on the growing national security and personal data concerns surrounding the CCP-linked entity Temu and their parent company, Pinduoduo (PDD).

September 25, 2024 No Comments

Op-Ed: The burden of stacked costs on Illinois manufacturers

As the economic landscape in Illinois becomes increasingly challenging, small businesses – particularly manufacturers – are finding it more difficult to thrive. The phenomenon of “stacked costs” has become a significant hurdle, imposing financial burdens that stifle growth, innovation, and job creation

September 18, 2024 No Comments

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