WWEMA Sends Letter To President Trump And Secretary Ross -- Tariff Proclamations Already Negatively Impacting Costs And Projects

The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) WWEMA sent a letter to President Trump and Secretary Ross on Friday, March 16, 2018 outlining our concerns with the unintended consequences of the President’s March 15, 2018 tariff proclamations on steel and aluminum. President Trump has imposed a 10 percent tariff on aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on steel coming into the country from all countries except Canada and Mexico. The tariffs apply to specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes.

The impacts are already being felt by many of our members including significant price increases, the inability to obtain price quotes from suppliers beyond a few hours or days, the need to renegotiate already bid projects due to significant cost escalations, and potential work slowdowns or stoppage due to an inability to manage pricing risks moving forward. This tariff decision has the potential to cause significant interruption in supply chain, bidding, and contract negotiations going forward and impact current and future infrastructure projects. A copy of the letter may be found at: http://bit.ly/2FY3vRp.

About WWEMA
WWEMA is the Washington, DC-based trade association representing water and wastewater technology and service providers since 1908. Its member companies supply the most sophisticated leading–edge technologies and services, offering solutions to every water-related environmental problem and need facing today’s society. WWEMA is made up of many of the most prominent and influential companies in the industry who are working together to shape the future of water and wastewater technology in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit www.wwema.org.