NMMA meets with USTR to advocate for the Recreational Boating Industry
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 19 Mar 17:06 PDT
Washington, D.C © National Marine Manufacturers Association
NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, along with SVP of Government Relations Robyn Boerstling, met with officials from the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office last week to discuss the impact of tariffs on manufacturing jobs, local economies, and the position of strength the recreational boating industry enjoys in North America.
They highlighted the U.S. as the world's largest recreational boating market, with an economic impact of $230 billion and a workforce of 812,000 in the U.S. Additionally, they reinforced the fact that 95% of boats sold in the U.S. are made domestically, underscoring the industry's reputation as a pillar of American manufacturing. The discussion was part of NMMA's ongoing efforts to advocate on behalf of the industry and mitigate the impacts of recent unfortunate retaliatory actions that have been announced.
"It was an honor and duty to represent NMMA members last Friday at the Office of the United States Trade Representative," said Frank Hugelmeyer, President and CEO of NMMA. "Joined by Robyn Boerstling, NMMA's Senior Vice President of Government Relations and outside trade counsel Nate Bolin from K&L Gates, we discussed the trade landscape facing recreational marine manufacturers in the United States - focusing on jobs, manufacturing, small business, and the strong North American boating market that is the largest in the world.
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