NMMA president and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, along with senior vice president of Government Relations Robyn Boerstling, last week met with officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to discuss the impact of tariffs on manufacturing jobs, local economies and the position of the recreational boating industry in North America.
“Our member-company businesses are unique and represent the best of manufacturing in the United States: 95% of all boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.,” Hugelmeyer said in a statement. “NMMA is seeking a fair-trade environment where marine manufacturers can equitably compete and grow markets both here and abroad.”
During the meeting, Hugelmeyer and Boerstling discussed solutions that could safeguard manufacturing in the U.S., the North American supply chain, and underscored the certainty needed to ensure that the industry grows and delivers American-made products to consumers at home and abroad.
Soundings Trade Only’s April issue is devoted to these issues.
