“US-China Trade Needs More Stability: NAM CEO Jay Timmons” — what this page in the network covers. National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons says manufacturers are looking for clearer progress on trade as President Trump and China's Xi Jinping prepare for more meetings this year. In an interview with Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's Balance of Power, Timmons explains that while US manufacturers remain optimistic about the outlook as orders pick up, tariffs, energy costs, and trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. Timmons emphasizes the need for stability in US-China trade relations, arguing that a predictable framework would allow manufacturers to plan investments and hiring with greater confidence.
He notes that the sector is closely watching the upcoming negotiations for signs of a breakthrough that could reduce tensions and lower costs. As the voice of American manufacturers, Timmons provides a critical perspective on how trade policy affects the industry's competitiveness. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.