During the second stop of the 2026 National Association of Manufacturers’ State of Manufacturing Tour, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons and Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO and NAM Board Chair Blake Moret responded to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn many international tariffs implemented during former President Donald Trump’s administration.
In a joint statement, Timmons and Moret said, “Today’s decision underscores the importance of clarity and durability in U.S. trade policy.
“Manufacturers rely on stability to plan investments, grow operations and create jobs. Ongoing legal and policy uncertainty makes it more difficult to make the long-term decisions that drive American competitiveness.
“Now is the time for policymakers to work together to provide a clear and consistent framework for trade, one that strengthens domestic manufacturing, secures supply chains for critical inputs, empowers the administration to negotiate strong trade deals and ensures manufacturers can access the materials and components they need to grow, compete and create jobs in America and the export markets they need to sell U.S.-made goods around the world. If tariffs are utilized as a tool, they should be targeted to countries engaged in specific unfair trade practices, particularly by nonmarket economies.
“We share the president’s goal of ushering in the greatest manufacturing era in American history, and clear, durable trade policies will help manufacturers deliver on that promise. Strengthening supply chain resilience will ensure manufacturers can expand production, compete globally and power economic growth here at home.
“The NAM will continue working with leaders in Congress and the administration to advance durable solutions that support manufacturers, strengthen America’s industrial base and benefit the millions of Americans who depend on a strong manufacturing economy.”
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is recognized as the nation’s largest statewide employer association representing private-sector employers throughout New Jersey across various sectors. The organization advances its members’ competitive excellence by providing essential information, advocacy services, partnerships among businesses, government entities, academic institutions, as well as cost-saving benefits aimed at supporting business prosperity. Michele Siekerka serves as NJBIA’s president and chief executive officer. More information about NJBIA’s mission can be found on their official website.