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Last week, Jim Wolf, president and CEO of Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc. penned an opinion-piece that ran in the Detroit News on the important role of sound trade policy in ensuring the future of marine manufacturing. Recent decisions by the Administration to put forth tariffs on imports such as aluminum and steel are threateningthe vitality of our industry.

Wolf notes, "At Avalon & Tahoe, we buy only American made aluminum, but understand first-hand how government action can create a chain reaction that affects our supply chain. Tariffs on imports threaten to disrupt the supply chain, cause price increases in the domestic market, and risk the stability of the international market. The uncertainty of these tariffs could limit American manufacturers’ access to different types of aluminum, including the large sheets that are critical to marine manufactures like us."

To read Wolf's opinion editorial CLICK HERE.

Numerous NMMA member companies and industry stakeholders continue to step up and share their voice on issues critcal to our industry. NMMA thanks Jim Wolf and Avalon for their advocacy. Coming out of the American Boating Congress, NMMA is continuing to urge its members to lend their voice to help convey the impact of decisions in Washington on marine businesses around the country. To learn more please contact Ellen Hopkins Bradley at [email protected]