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Member Exclusive – Beltway Report: Congress Orders Investigation and report on Impacts of Sec. 232 & 301 Tariffs
Dear Member: The U.S. International Trade Commission has opened two investigations into the economic impacts of the Section 301 tariffs on China and the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. Announced on May 10th, the investigation will look directly into US trade, production, and prices in industries most affected by the current tariffs. Parties looking to […]
Colorado Senate Passes Sales Tax Relief for Small Businesses
Postmaster General to USPS Board: Forthcoming Postage Hikes to Come ‘At An Uncomfortable Rate’
Member Exclusive – Beltway Report: Section 301 Tariff Four-Year Review
Dear Member: On Tuesday, May 3rd, USTR announced its statutory four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs imposed on $370 billion in imports from China under the Trade Act of 1974. Under statute, these tariffs are required to expire on the four-year anniversary of their specific imposition (July 6, 2022 and August 23, 2022 – […]
16 States, 2 Environmental Groups Sue USPS to Block Its Purchase of Gas-Powered Vehicles
Special Inquiry to ACMA Merchant Members Who Ship Products in Soft Packages
The US Postal Service is proposing to amend its mailing standards through the Domestic Mail Manual by adding new subsections to establish parcel selvage standards and to clarify how to measure parcels prepared in soft packaging. Industry only has until April 25th to submit comments. Please review the requirements (linked above) carefully with your fulfillment management team in order to ensure that […]
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Our business has materially benefited from our partnership and support of the work of the ACMA in preserving affordable postage rates, making remote sales tax collection workable, and finding a solution to the patchwork of state privacy laws. We have seen a positive ROI from all this work and we have been better prepared to address challenges and opportunities that continue to appear in the marketplace.
Over the course of our membership, the ACMA has saved us millions. For years, the ACMA has been the sole organization to provide our industry with visibility into potential cost increases, legislation and regulation and importantly, securing us a consistent ‘seat at the table’ in these matters.
My experience serving on the ACMA board has shown me what incredible things we can accomplish when we work together to attack common problems. From postal rates to complex state tax issues, to the mélange of privacy legislation confronting remote sellers, the ACMA is out in front of issues informing the membership, developing a strategic response and delivering results with our friends in Washington.
The ACMA fights for — and wins — positive outcomes for small, medium and large catalog & other remote merchants and their suppliers on issues critical to our business economic concerns on postage, taxes, privacy & data security, and product safety. ACMA needs greater participation to keep winning on concerns that will positively benefit our businesses.
