Monthly briefings for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and healthcare providers on the state of American medical manufacturing.
Dear AMMA Members and Allies, AMMA is on a roll. As we speak, we celebrate an important milestone. The US Trade Representative has reported its conclusions on the first of three major investigations, finding unfair…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Allies, We are at a critical moment in the history of AMMA and our work to change how America’s private and public sectors invest in PPE and critical medical supplies, which directly affects our…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Allies, As we share this month’s newsletter, thank you to everyone who responded to the recent CMS rulemaking effort. Together, we underscored the need to strengthen domestic security by sourcing…
Read the issue →Dear Members and Allies, The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) held its annual Board of Directors meeting on March 5, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Board members reviewed the organization’s progress and…
Read the issue →Dear Members and Allies, Dear AMMA members and allies, The legislative year in Washington is off to a quick start. The Trump Administration has taken another significant step toward reshoring America’s medical supply…
Read the issue →Dear Members and Allies, As 2026 begins, we find ourselves at a geopolitical crossroads that serves as a powerful reminder of why America requires a strong, resilient domestic manufacturing base. The Administration’s…
Read the issue →Dear Members and Allies, As the Holiday season is upon us, I want to express my profound gratitude for our ongoing collaboration in support of your companies and our industry. AMMA is growing in both size and influence…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Allies, In August, President Trump announced billions of new dollars would be invested by private companies to restore domestic manufacturing. He reiterated that restoring American manufacturing…
Read the issue →Dear Members, As we close another impactful month, I am pleased to share key developments and the latest advocacy efforts on your behalf. Annual Washington Fly-In: In late June, our Board of Directors and member…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members, We are pleased to share several major developments in this month’s update. Most notably, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a comprehensive tax…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Friends, AMMA continues prioritizing strong advocacy and support for targeted tariff increases on imported medical supplies and PPE as a key strategy to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Friends, As March 2025 begins, we are witnessing the rapid implementation of President Trump's America First agenda, which focuses on supporting domestic manufacturing and reshoring critical…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Friends, We've witnessed a peaceful transfer of power between two administrations that recognize the importance of targeted tariffs for supporting domestic manufacturing. Recent Policy Developments…
Read the issue →Dear Friends and Allies, As we begin the new year, thank you for all we accomplished in 2024. Together, we won critical legislative victories and shaped administrative rulings. We helped build momentum for a new tariff…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA members and friends, The incoming Trump Administration seems likely to continue focusing on taxes, trade and tariffs. This offers AMMA and its members an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen American…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members & Friends, Summer is ending, and Fall is upon us. I want to share some important updates on critical developments impacting our industry. USTR Consideration of New 301 Tariffs: The U.S. Trade…
Read the issue →August 2024 Dear Members and Friends of AMMA, While the Presidential election is still taking shape, one thing is clear. The announced candidates, Vice President Harris, former President Trump, and Senator Vance, have…
Read the issue →Dear Members, Wow. We have just completed a packed two-day lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., and it was a resounding success! Our Board and a delegation of passionate and knowledgeable members, including you, advocated…
Read the issue →Dear Friends, Look out, Washington, DC - here we come! In just a few weeks, we will host our first AMMA “Fly-In” to the US Capitol. Over the course of several days, we’ll meet with decision-makers at every level of…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Friends, This has been a very busy month. As April began, we started understanding the full extent of damage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Located just minutes from AMMA…
Read the issue →Friends, We send this newsletter to you just days after the tragic freighter accident on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Our hearts ache for the lives lost and for the families and communities left devastated by this…
Read the issue →Friends, Spring in Washington in an election year is a frantic time. Any legislation that can gather bipartisan support is racing its way through both houses. Many bills are blocked for electoral consideration. And…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA members, allies, and friends, 2024 is shaping up to be as much of a whirlwind as 2023. Our north star has remained the same: working with all of you to develop a robust and sustainable domestic manufacturing…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Community, Happy New Year! 2024 will be a crucial year for AMMA members and the global trade policies that impact PPE production and distribution. International trade, especially with China, will continue to…
Read the issue →Dear AMMA Members and Allies, First and foremost, thank you for your support during this busy, productive, and up-and-down year. We’ve been busy here at AMMA, most recently holding our monthly Board meeting in person in…
Read the issue →Friends, So much has changed in just a month since we last sent an update. Congress deposed the Speaker of the House and after 3 weeks and multiple votes Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana is now the new Speaker…
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