A federal appeals court allowed the temporary measure to remain in place as the administration pursues a broader trade strategy through Sections 232 and 301. Continue Reading
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The cost of key materials such as aluminum, steel, and copper could climb further as more contractors pass along price increases. Continue Reading
Fourteen percent of owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business identified labor costs as their biggest problem, while uncertainty and supply chain disruptions also rose in May. Continue Reading
Business groups warn the Faster Labor Contracts Act would undermine collective bargaining and impose significant economic costs. Continue Reading
The bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize surface transportation programs, fund highway projects, and establish new fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. Continue Reading
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would impose mediation and binding arbitration timelines for first contracts between employers and unions. Continue Reading
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors pledges to work with Congress to restore a federal framework that preempts state laws covering brokers and carriers. Continue Reading
FEDA and other business groups argue the law imposes burdensome reporting requirements on millions of small businesses and are urging the court to resolve ongoing constitutional questions surrounding. Continue Reading
The U.S. General Services Administration has published a proposed clause for artificial intelligence-related contractors that business advocacy groups warn could limit competition and discourage companies from participating in the federal marketplace. Continue Reading
The proposal combines more than 20 legislative recommendations stemming from the 2024 work of the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Continue Reading
Business group says the Know Your Labor Rights Act would violate employer’s First Amendment rights by effectively requiring them to promote unionization. Continue Reading
The new system allows importers to file claims on many recent imports, while older, finalized items will be processed in future phases. Continue Reading