NAMM Policy Priorities
Public Policy for NAMM Members
NAMM serves its members by tracking, engaging and educating on matters of public policy, based on three priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development. We represent the interests of the music products industry through virtual and in-person advocacy campaigns, such as the NAMM Music Education D.C. Fly-In. Members are invited to participate in trade, sustainability and music education advocacy working groups, as well as in educational webinars and advocacy efforts. Contact us for more information.
Featured Article
August 12, 2025
Tariff Deal with China Extended
In a joint statement with Chinese officials, President Trump announced an extension to the current tariff truce with China by 90 days, pushing the expiration date to November 10, 2025. The extension maintains current tariff levels at 30% on Chinese imports to the U.S. and 10% on U.S. goods exported to China, avoiding a dramatic escalation that could have seen U.S. duties on imported products from China surge to 145% and Chinese retaliatory tariffs reach 125%—rates that would have effectively shut down trade between the world's two la...
