Could Trump tariffs disrupt Alabama auto manufacturing?
The president of a trade group warned Sunday that Trump's tariffs would cause plant shutdowns in Canada and the U.S., specifically for Toyota and Honda.
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Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor.
Alabama Farmer’s Federation starts a relief fund for farmers impacted by Sally
The Alabama Farmers Federation said Monday that it has established a relief fund to help farmers from across the state whose farms were damaged by Hurricane Sally. “When disaster strikes, I am always impressed by the people of Alabama and their giving spirits,” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “As we started receiving photos … Continued
Sessions appeals to Fayette County Republicans
Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, spoke to an online meeting of the Fayette County Republican Party on Tuesday evening. “It is my wife’s birthday,” Sessions said. We have been married for 51 years.” Sessions claimed that he was better prepared to represent the people of Alabama in the Senate than his Republican Party primary … Continued
Doug Jones cautions against tariffs that could cost Mobile jobs
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., on Monday cautioned the Trump administration against levying tariffs on imported airplane parts, a move that could cost Alabama workers at the Airbus plant in Mobile their jobs. Jones on Monday wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging him to reconsider Airbus tariffs on components made in facilities in … Continued
Palmer opposed 2020 spending package
Wednesday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted “no” on the bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158) and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1865) citing concerns about growing the national debt. These two “minibus” bills authorize continued funding of the federal government through fiscal year 2020, once the current funding resolution expired on December 20. Both … Continued
Alabama Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit being held in Mobile
Alabama’s Port City is playing host to the eighth annual Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistic Summit, which explores key supply chain topics such as the changing international trade environment, workforce training and cybersecurity. The 8th annual summit is being held Tuesday, Nov. 12, and Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Battle House Hotel in Mobile. … Continued
Jones: Tariffs on Airbus’s Mobile production line would have harmed Alabama
Wednesday, the Trump Administration announced that it will not impose tariffs on component parts imported to Airbus Mobile’s facilities. U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, welcomed the news and said that the tariffs “would have caused unnecessary harm to Alabama workers.” “Tariffs on Airbus’ Mobile production lines would have caused unnecessary harm to Alabama workers and … Continued
Byrne: Trump decision not to impose tariffs on Airbus “massive win” for Alabama
The Trump Administration announced Wednesday it will not impose tariffs on component parts imported to Airbus Mobile’s facilities. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, said that the decision was a “massive win” for Alabama workers. “This is a massive win for the thousands of Alabama workers connected to Airbus Mobile,” Byrne said. “I thank President Trump for … Continued
Ag Commissioner Rick Pate to host listening session in Selma today
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate will kick-off a state-wide series of listening sessions this week. The first session will be held today at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-Op in Selma. The stated goal of these sessions is to provide a forum for Commissioner Pate and the public to meet and discuss current … Continued