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Stay Informed on Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Impacts

MPMA recognizes that recent executive orders and international trade developments have created significant uncertainty for domestic and global motion power supply chains. Our priority is to provide members with the most up-to-date information, guidance, and analysis on these critical issues.  

MPMA sends timely information directly to our member leaders. Our Trade Webinar Series helps you stay ahead of policy changes and global market shifts. These webinars are recorded and available on demand. 

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If you need clarification on trade policy, tariffs, or supply chain impacts, MPMA’s trade policy experts are ready to provide guidance. Submit your question and get tailored insights to help your business navigate current challenges. 

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MPMA has partnered with Nate Bolin, Partner, K&L Gates, as our subject matter expert on all things related to Trade and Tariffs.

Nathaniel B. Bolin
Partner, K&L Gates

For more than 20 years, Nate Bolin has advised and represented US and global clients on export controls, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and tariffs, and related areas of national security and international trade laws. Nate has extensive experience with the trade and national security laws and policies governing advanced and emerging technologies in the aerospace, advanced materials, chemicals, defense, medical, oil and gas, semiconductor, telecommunications, and transportation industries. He also regularly helps clients successfully navigate the complex Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process and national security issues involving investments and cross-border transactions.

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Trade Policy Webinars

  • Understanding what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Tax Legislation Means for You

    On-Demand Trade Webinars On-Demand Webinars

    President Trump’s signature tax legislation contains many provisions relevant to the bearing, gear, and related industries, including accelerated depreciation, full or partial expensing of capital and building investments, changes to credits related to electric vehicle and renewable energy projects, and much, much more. In this webinar, our experts will unpack this legislation and tell you what you need to know to take advantage of the changes and update your business plans as the legislation enters into full effect.

  • Trade and Tax Policy Update

    On-Demand Trade Webinars On-Demand Webinars

    The incoming Trump Administration has promised to implement sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy in his second term, including the consideration of additional tariffs. Meanwhile, a new Republican majority in both chambers of Congress is in the planning stages of a massive reconciliation package that will address everything from corporate tax rates to energy policy, with impacts expected across virtually every sector of the global economy. Please join members of the K&L Gates Public Policy & Law team for a lively and jam-packed webinar discussing these topics.  The K&L Gates team breaks down what to expect in the weeks and months to come.

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Trade Policy News

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

Articles that are the products of China, which hereinafter will include products of Hong Kong in accordance with Executive Order 13936 on Hong Kong Normalization ( See 85 FR 43413 (July 17, 2020)), excluding those encompassed by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b), that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 4, 2025, will be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty provided for in new HTSUS heading 9903.01.20, except that goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 4, 2025, that were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading, or in transit on the final mode of transport prior to entry into the United States, before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on February 1, 2025, shall not be subject to such additional duty only if the importer certifies to CBP that the goods so qualify by declaring new HTSUS heading 9903.01.23 as described in the annex to this notice.

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