Woodworking Industry News

WMMA says proposed tariffs already affecting steel prices, plans to survey members

LAHAINA, HI -- Several members of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) Public Policy Committee said today that they have already seen significant increases in steel even though the Trump Administration's proposed 25% steel tariffs on Europe, Mexico and Canada have been stalled to at least June 1.  The comments were made during the WMMA Public Policy Committee's annual meeting at the Wood Industry Conference.
 
According to Todd Herzog, the Public Policy Committe Chairman and President of CNC Machinery manufacturer Accurouter,