ITA supports agreement

News Story
- 1 Mar 2018 ( #861 ) - Washington, DC, United States
2 min read
Brian Feehan
Brian Feehan
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) has come out in support of the North American Free Trade Agreement, citing NAFTA's success in creating American jobs and contributing to the growth of the US economy.

The powered industrial truck industry annually exports over USD900 million of equipment to Canada and Mexico duty free under NAFTA. This equates to an annual trade surplus of over USD400 million.

"NAFTA provides the opportunity for US manufacturers to sell American-made forklifts shipped to Canada and Mexico duty free. Without NAFTA, these products would face substantial tariffs, putting them at a competitive disadvantage with manufacturers from other countries that enjoy duty-free status," says Brian Feehan, president of the ITA. "The USD900 million of products shipped to Canada and Mexico are built right here - in places like Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana and many more US cities."

Forklift sales in the North America market continue their unprecedented increase. 2017 marked the third consecutive year of growth, with over a quarter million units sold in 2017, representing a 9.5% increase from 2016 and a 12.2% increase over 2015. The industry supports 209,000 US jobs.

"The US economy is growing, tax reform is providing confidence for businesses investments and unemployment is low. NAFTA remains an important component to maintaining this momentum," says Feehan.

ITA says it supports modernising and improving NAFTA through the elimination of the remaining market distortions and barriers in Canada and Mexico; raising standards to US levels with respect to science-based regulatory practices, transparency, competition, the protection of private property and intellectual property; updating the agreement to include new digital trade provisions important to small manufacturers and those creating and relying on new technologies; and removing unnecessary red tape at the border and duplicative regulations that are holding manufacturers back.

"NAFTA can and should continue to help grow high-paying American jobs, expand the nation's manufacturing and improve its global competitiveness," says Feehan.
Previously about:
Record forklift sales in 2021/2  News Story - 18 May 2023 - Washington, DC, United States - 1 min read
HELI presents at WITS summit News Story - 5 Oct 2017 - Chengdu, China - 2 min read
Movers & Shakers News Story - 5 Feb 2015 - 2 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

We’re excited to launch a major upgrade to the Forkliftaction forums, packed with new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new:

  • You can now add up to two photos to your posts
  • New search & navigation - find what you need easier
  • Smart brand/model tagging across all forums
  • Top contributors recognised for their efforts!

 Head over to the forums to check it out!

Words of support …

Thanks to advertising with Forkliftaction, GemOne has experienced a significant enhancement in our online presence. Working with Forkliftaction has enabled us to boost engagement with our targeted audience, resulting in an increase in information requests and downloads of valuable materials from our website. Forkliftaction has consistently delivered outstanding results, helping us to effectively connect with the right audience.

Justine Lootens, CEO

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

We’re excited to launch a major upgrade to the Forkliftaction forums, packed with new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new:

  • You can now add up to two photos to your posts
  • New search & navigation - find what you need easier
  • Smart brand/model tagging across all forums
  • Top contributors recognised for their efforts!

 Head over to the forums to check it out!

PREMIUM business

Hawker Powersource, Inc.
HAWKER® offers a range of hybrid motive power solutions customized to adapt as your operation's needs change.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Even the heaviest lifts must be easy to handle. That’s why N.C. Nielsen raises the bar in lifting capacity, maneuverability, operator comfort, flexibility and technical capabilities.
Heavy duty reach stackers – lifting capacity from 85 to 180 tons.
VIEW ALL OUR CUSTOM-BUILT HEAVY DUTY REACH STACKERS

Contact us now: +45 99 83 83 83 - www.nc-nielsen.com