National coverage of American medical manufacturing, AMMA and the policies shaping the medical supply chain. Republished as text; each item links to the outlet that ran it.
VICP CHANGES COMING — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working on policy changes to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program that would allow families of children with autism to seek awards from the $4.5 billion…
Read more →Businesses are begging the White House and RFK Jr. to rethink their massive cuts to Niosh, a workplace research agency that saves the US billions of dollars a year. For decades, the National Institute for Occupational…
Read more →While we love a throwback, the Covid-19 pandemic’s first year isn’t something we want to revisit. In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, medical supply shortages got so severe that nurses fashioned masks and gowns…
Read more →As an employer here in Valley Cottage, New York, I am proud to stand at the forefront of a new era for American manufacturing. With the “One Big Beautiful Bill” now law, U.S. businesses are restoring and revitalizing…
Read more →As the COVID-19 epidemic exploded across the United States in 2020, America’s supply of personal protective equipment collapsed. Some healthcare facilities were so desperate that people were turning to plastic trash…
Read more →A US medical supply lobby group has called on the US government to reject Malaysia’s push for special tariff exemptions on rubber gloves, saying such “carve-outs” would hurt the US job market and supply chain…
Read more →When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law earlier this month, the reaction from healthcare groups was overwhelmingly negative (Opens in a new window). The law slashed Medicaid spending…
Read more →New York — The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in the United States' medical and protective product supply chain as hospitals scrambled to purchase critical equipment to treat patients and prevent the spread of the…
Read more →Some small and midsize U.S. manufacturers are seeing an uptick in orders from companies looking to avoid paying new tariffs, stoking hope that the levies might boost their businesses over the longer-term. Trump’s…
Read more →I am proud to stand at the forefront of a new era for American manufacturing and public health. With the “One Big Beautiful Bill” now law, U.S. businesses are restoring and revitalizing domestic production of critical…
Read more →U.S. medical supply manufacturers are voicing support for the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a series of tax and trade measures aimed at boosting domestic production of personal protective…
Read more →We often discuss tariff impact in terms of steel and aluminum, semiconductors and electronics. But they’re also rapidly shaping the way life-saving products are made and moved around the world. Medical manufacturing is…
Read more →BLUE ORIGIN REHIRES CAPITOL COUNSEL: Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin has added a familiar face to its growing mix of outside lobbyists as the industry faces a potential new tax in the GOP reconciliation bill…
Read more →I’ve spent my career ensuring American workers have the protection they need to stay safe on the job. In 2014, I bought a business in Kansas dedicated to making high-quality respirators and other personal protective…
Read more →U.S. manufacturers of personal protective equipment are struggling to meet growing demand, hindered by high tariffs on Chinese imports, The New York Times reported April 23. Here are five things to know: After China…
Read more →U.S. manufacturers of personal protective equipment are struggling to meet growing demand, hindered by high tariffs on Chinese imports, The New York Times reported April 23. Here are five things to know: After China…
Read more →Few domestic industries have been as devastated by the flood of cheap Chinese imports as manufacturers of face masks, exam gloves and other disposable medical gear that protects health care workers from infectious…
Read more →Happy Wednesday! Pharma’s on edge, and for good reason. Drugmakers are bracing for the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. It’s still unclear what exactly…
Read more →President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating a divide in the medical community. Medical devices and protective gear made in China, Mexico and Canada were exempt from duties during the first Trump administration, but so…
Read more →The pharmaceutical industry seemingly came out on top when President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on April 2. And while those are currently on a 90-day pause for every country except China, giving a break to…
Read more →NEW YORK (AP) — Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers — drawing rebukes from firefighters, coal miners, medical equipment manufacturers and a range of others. The…
Read more →The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause on most of its heightened reciprocal tariffs, leaving in place a 10% baseline and raising those against China to 145% "effective immediately," per President…
Read more →The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) has launched a label to mark domestically produced medical equipment. The label will read “AMMA CERTIFIED USA MADE PRODUCT.” To display the seal on their products…
Read more →The seal is intended to help buyers easily identify medical supplies and PPE as US-made and aligned with key safety standards, amid federal efforts to promote domestic manufacturing through newly announced reciprocal…
Read more →The American Medical Manufacturers Association, an alliance of U.S. medical equipment manufacturers, has introduced a new certification program for U.S.-made medical supplies and personal protective equipment. The seal…
Read more →The Trump administration announced on April 2 that it will implement a new tariff plan starting April 5, imposing a 10% universal tariff on imported goods from all countries. Additionally, beginning April 9, the U.S…
Read more →Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters April 3 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated 2,000, or 20%, of the recent job cuts at the department were done in error, adding reinstatements were…
Read more →The statement can be attributed to Eric Axel, the Executive Director of AMMA: “The American Medical Manufacturers Association strongly condemns the shutdown of NIOSH's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory…
Read more →On April 2, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, calling the day "Liberation Day." He referred to the tariffs as “reciprocal.” The goal was to match US tariffs with an individual country’s tariffs on US…
Read more →President Trump’s new tariffs on China are critical in bolstering America’s healthcare security and supply chain resilience. While some healthcare organizations have voiced concerns, these new measures and additional…
Read more →WASHINGTON — February 21, 2025 — The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) is committed to ensuring the resilience of America’s healthcare supply chain by advocating for policies that bolster domestic…
Read more →Chemical laboratory scene: young PhD student scientist girl looking through a microscope. Side view of female medical worker in research laboratory (biochemistry genetics forensics microbiology) America’s medical…
Read more →Patients will pay more for prescription meds and face drug shortages amid Trump tariffs, pharma groups warn BYLindsey Leake February 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM GMT+5:30 President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports from…
Read more →Key Points President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could worsen existing drug shortages in the U.S. and raise health-care costs for patients, some drug trade groups warn. They also said the…
Read more →America’s PPE Makers Rally to California By Jeffrey Bonior Jan 27 2025| Made in America A worker makes nitrile gloves at a SafeSource Direct plant in Broussard, La. | AMMA photo The American Medical Manufacturers…
Read more →https://www.axios.com/2025/02/05/tariffs-health-supply-chain-woes-prices A trade war with China could shock fragile global health care supply chains, driving up the cost of medical supplies, intensifying shortages of…
Read more →https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5055533-trump-tariffs-drug-prices-drug-shortages/ President-elect Trump’s plan to enact heavy tariffs on certain imports could affect the prices and availability of pharmaceutical…
Read more →OPINION: President-elect Donald Trump has recently unveiled a decisive plan to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations. This bold and necessary step aims to protect America’s economic sovereignty, especially in the face of…
Read more →Longtime Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) has been tapped to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee, beating out the most senior Republican on the committee, Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), for the role. The two Republicans had been…
Read more →The Case for Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing: Recent business and political news coverage has highlighted two major news stories. The first is the life-and-death struggle of the recent hurricanes, which disrupted the…
Read more →American Medical Manufacturers Association Responds with Critical PPE and Medical Supply Support (News Release) WASHINGTON D.C.– In response to the recent and pending natural disasters devastating communities across the…
Read more →This is National Health Care Supply Chain Week. It is a time to celebrate the unwavering resilience of our national healthcare supply chain's people, products, and companies. Our supply chain is the backbone of our…
Read more →Making PPE and Medical Supplies Made in the USA is the Key to Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions With labor strikes looming at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, the fragility of our supply chains is under even more…
Read more →In a pivotal moment for U.S. foreign policy, President Biden is set to meet with Vietnam's President To Lam today (Sept. 25, 2024), signaling a push for closer ties between the two nations. As this meeting unfolds, it…
Read more →An alliance of medical manufacturers is advocating for tax incentives, tariffs, and enforcement of labor and environmental standards to encourage more U.S. medical equipment production amid concerns over supply chain…
Read more →The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) is leading the charge to reshape US healthcare supply chains. AMMA advocates for critical changes in payment structures prioritizing domestically made personal…
Read more →As Congress returns from recess, lawmakers are using this period to advance legislation to counter China’s growing influence and unfair trade practices. With the November elections and the year-end holidays fast…
Read more →AMMA applauds both parties for their commitment to domestic manufacturing As a non-partisan organization, AMMA does not take a position in electoral campaigns. However, as the 2024 presidential election nears, the…
Read more →This week, NATO leaders have gathered in Washington D.C. As they meet, the importance of free countries engaging in free trade becomes particularly salient, especially when considering the challenges faced by domestic…
Read more →On June 14, the White House issued an Executive Order outlining steps to strengthen the domestic supply chain. The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) welcomes this announcement and urgently emphasizes the…
Read more →Ad trades blast reworked data privacy bill By CAITLIN OPRYSKO 06/24/2024 05:32 PM EDT With Daniel Lippman FIRST IN PI — AD TRADES RIP LATEST PRIVACY DRAFT: The heads of two of top advertising trade associations are…
Read more →An Increase in Tariffs on PPE, like Masks, Gloves, and Syringes, Reflects a Commitment to National Security and Public Safety Press Release: Washington, DC -- In a groundbreaking move following the 4-year statutory…
Read more →BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as Tuesday, targeting sectors including electric vehicles, medical supplies and solar equipment, according to people…
Read more →By Timothy Aeppel May 14 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden’s move to hike tariffs on Chinese goods should help U.S.-based medical mask and glove makers, a sector that has largely flamed out after surging during the…
Read more →This week, President Biden took action to protect investments in America by increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China. This action will combat China’s unfair trade practices and support the President’s…
Read more →SHANGHAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive, as other low-cost suppliers are expected to rush in to fill…
Read more →Claudio Dente is a true veteran in the PPE (personal protective equipment) industry. He shared a bit about his fascinating journey and the company he leads with his wife and co-founder Judy Dente, Dentec Safety…
Read more →The White House has unveiled a series of tariffs on Chinese imports, in what the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) calls a “groundbreaking” move to bolster domestic manufacturing. The Biden…
Read more →Medical trash. Coronavirus protection equipment in medical waste bin. Used face masks and sterile gloves. Doctor uniform for patient treatment in hospital. Prevention the spread of COVID-19. May 15, 2024…
Read more →SAM COTTRILL Rubber News Staff WASHINGTON—Expect some steep price hikes on medical equipment from China. Following a four-year statutory review, President Biden is raising tariffs on Chinese imports on a wide range of…
Read more →May 14 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden’s move to hike tariffs on Chinese goods should help U.S.-based medical mask and glove makers, a sector that has largely flamed out after surging during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read more →By Heather Landi May 15, 2024 7:00am Fierce Healthcare https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/white-house-raises-tariffs-medical-supplies-china In 2024, the tariff rates on syringes and needles will increase from 0%…
Read more →President Biden Bolsters Domestic Manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment with New Tariffs on China An Increase in Tariffs on PPE, like Masks, Gloves, and Syringes, Reflects a Commitment to National Security and…
Read more →American Medical Manufacturers Association to Provide PPE and Guidance Given New CDC Health Warnings (May 7, 2024) WASHINGTON D.C.– In the wake of the recent warnings issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Read more →New GAO Report on Public Health Preparedness Focuses on Navigating Funding Challenges The members of the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) are proud that they answered the US government's call to expand…
Read more →On Friday, April 5, 2024, the Biden administration announced a new crackdown on the de minimis loophole. E-commerce sites and Chinese manufacturers consistently exploit this loophole to allow products that should be…
Read more →It’s a five-minute drive to the Francis Scott Key Bridge from our Sparrows Point, Maryland, manufacturing facility. Each new day brings news of more significant losses and the arrival of crews seeking to begin the…
Read more →AMMA renews calls for increased purchasing and reliance on medical supplies and PPE made in America. This week, the FDA released alarming revelations surrounding safety issues with medical syringes manufactured in…
Read more →In a world marked by supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions, the need for urgent action to strengthen domestic manufacturing has never been more apparent. Recent reports highlight…
Read more →The United States and our leaders face a critical juncture in the ever-evolving global trade landscape. Recent reports from The Wall Street Journal shed light on a concerning trend: an exponential import surge under a…
Read more →In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced a stark reality: our dependence on foreign manufacturers for personal protective equipment (PPE) left us vulnerable. When China restricted exports due to its…
Read more →The overreliance on Chinese goods and PPE presents significant concerns for the United States, and Congress should approach this issue with skepticism. Here are four recent news trends that show why Americans should be…
Read more →— The federal government spent $123 million during the coronavirus pandemic to build a massive chemical plant here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a project meant to help ensure that supply-chain…
Read more →A southern Virginia factory, which is the only facility in the U.S. that is equipped to make medical-grade synthetic rubber for exam gloves, isn't actually making any at all. Neither are two other factories — one in…
Read more →npr.org/2023/11/01/1210012439/despite-post-covid-efforts-the-u-s-is-still-undersupplied-with-domestic-made-ppe Nearly a billion dollars went to trying to boost domestic manufacturing of PPE like masks and gloves…
Read more →Medical device makers Dentec Safety Specialists and United Safety Technology (UST) are assisting in efforts to send aid to Israel in response to the Oct. 7 terror attacks, as part of the American Medical Manufacturers…
Read more →United Safety Technologies is partnering with Dentec Safety Specialists and the American Medical Manufacturers Association to provide reusable respirators to ZAKA, a voluntary search and rescue organization in Israel…
Read more →The HealthIL organization, which helps the health system implement new technologies to improve the quality of medicine, created a collaboration with SafeSource Direct, which supplies personal protective equipment, and…
Read more →Zaka volunteers continue to operate in the field: huge emergency aid has landed in Israel Quick response to the terrorist events on October 7, essential medical protective equipment was flown from the United States to…
Read more →Three leaders in domestically manufactured PPE announced today that they will make and send 400 Comfort-Air® Reusable Respirators with reusable P100OV organic vapor filters to ZAKA, Israel’s leader in Search and Rescue…
Read more →Broussard, La. - Sixty thousand nitrile gloves and 24,000 procedure masks proudly made in the USA are headed to Israel, donated by SafeSource Direct and the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA). These items…
Read more →Giant drugmaker Pfizer has cut its revenue forecast for the year by $9 billon, largely due to weaker-than-expected sales of the company’s COVID-19 booster and the treatment Paxlovid. Like so many darlings of the COVID…
Read more →SafeSource Direct, a Broussard-based personal protective equipment manufacturer, has partnered with the American Medical Manufacturers Association to send 60,000 nitrile gloves and 24,000 face masks to Israel to help…
Read more →60,000 nitrile gloves and 24,000 procedure masks proudly made in the USA are headed to Israel, donated by SafeSource Direct and the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA). These items were shipped to ZAKA…
Read more →Takeaway: We urge our leaders to protect America’s ability to remain competitive and resilient in the face of public health challenges Background: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will lead a bi-partisan delegation…
Read more →Photos: The Lutema USA team was represented at the White House Easter Egg Roll, and President Biden sported M95i masks made by the AMMA member. How did Lutema USA begin manufacturing PPE? Our parent company MI…
Read more →Making PPE in America is Patriotic…in Every Way How did you get started in the PPE business in America? Wynalda is a packaging company. We make boxes. Several customers heeded the call to make PPE during COVID and asked…
Read more →West Coast ports are currently struggling with a vessel buildup. In addition, the recently settled labor strife underscores the urgent need for the United States to strengthen its domestic PPE manufacturing…
Read more →NORFOLK — Business leaders and Gov. Glenn Youngkin reiterated their focus on reshoring health product capabilities Wednesday at the ribbon-cutting for a new Norfolk business. Michael Alkire has a passion to reshore…
Read more →BALTIMORE, Md.—United Safety Technologies' mission to bring domestically produced personal protective equipment and create supply chain resilience has received another vote of confidence from the U.S. government. UST…
Read more →Ochsner Health has teamed up with medical manufacturers and other healthcare organizations to address critical medical supply needs. The newly formed group, the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA)…
Read more →S.-based medical device manufacturers to form the American Medical Manufacturers Association. The newly formed group aims to represent domestic companies that make personal protective equipment, according to a Feb. 8…
Read more →Pfrang is joining BGR Group as a vice president, where he’ll represent clients in financial services and commerce. Pfrang has spent the past seven years as chief of staff to Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), who chairs the…
Read more →S. away from buying Chinese-made masks, gowns and gloves. The American Medical Manufacturers Association aims to boost domestic production of PPE to ensure that the U.S. never has another shortfall as it did at the…
Read more →S. away from buying Chinese-made masks, gowns and gloves. The American Medical Manufacturers Association aims to boost domestic production of PPE to ensure that the U.S. never has another shortfall as it did at the…
Read more →S. Stockpile And Domestic Manufacturing Of Critical Medical Supplies WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), a new group representing domestic personal protective…
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