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Stephen Moore tells the Metalcasting Congress audience he’s ‘bullish’ on U.S. economy

Stephen Moore, a senior Trump campaign adviser and one of the architects of the tax cut bill in late 2017, provided metalcasters with an optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas. The PowerPoint to his presentation is here.

"I think we're looking at the single best outlook for the U.S. economy in 20 years. It hasn't looked this good in a long time,” Moore said.

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Jean Bye becomes president of American Foundry Society, first woman to hold the office

Jean Bye became the first woman to serve as president of the American Foundry Society April 5 at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Commerce Department Outlines Process for Seeking Exclusions from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

The U.S. Department of Commerce formally announced its procedures for companies seeking exemptions from the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum product imports. The department will start accepting exclusion requests on Monday, March 19, 2018 from U.S. businesses that use the metal in manufacturing cars, trucks, construction, food packaging, beverage packaging, or other commercial activities. 

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President Trump Imposes Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Metalcasters Concerned with Potential Rise in Metals Prices, Impact on Their Customers & Loss of Orders

On Thursday, March 8, President Trump officially signed two proclamations enacting tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. The tariffs are set to take effect on March 23, 2018, and contain an initial exemption for Canada and Mexico, as the administration seeks broader trade concessions from both countries as it renegotiates the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Meet Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff at Metalcasting Congress

Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff will be featured during a pair of presentations at Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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AFS publishes book from quality inspection expert Ted Schorn

One of the foremost experts in quality inspection has released a new book through the American Foundry Society.

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It’s time for Congress to stop punting on infrastructure

AFS joined a coalition of groups led by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Associated General Contractors of America to tell Congress it’s time to stop punting on funding infrastructure needs: the importance of improving roads, bridges, ports, and water infrastructure.

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Learn and laugh at this Metalcasting Congress course on workplace climate

We all have a stake in developing a culture of respect and safety for employees. You can learn ways to create an enjoyable work climate – and have a laugh along the way – at a course offered by the AFS Institute at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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AFS project data being presented for inclusion in handbook for castings with military applications

Data from a five-year, $1 million project from the American Foundry Society is being presented this week for inclusion in the Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) handbook.

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AFS offers Members resources to attain compliance with OSHA’s Silica Rule before the June 23rd deadline

American Foundry Society members have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide them toward compliance with OSHA’s new, more restrictive, crystalline silica rule:

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