This week the Treasury Department announced they will be halting all enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act against U.S. citizens and their businesses. Treasury released the following statement: The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the […]
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On Tuesday, the Canadian government released its “Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures in Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods”. It is a wide-ranging document that hits across all sectors. Unfortunately, the equipment industry (ag, construction, and OPE) has been swept up in the trade war. Nearly every category of equipment/product was listed in the
Last week, a Right to Repair bill specific to agricultural machinery was introduced in Oregon. The bill sponsor is Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro) who previously introduced and passed Right to Repair legislation for consumer electronics. The bill, SB 1163, has been referred to the Senate Energy and Environment Committee, which the bill sponsor chairs. The bill
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As everyone knows, President Trump has moved forward with a 25% tariff on goods imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. There are many outstanding questions relating to how these tariffs will be imposed and how they will operate. NAEDA has been researching the tariffs and will continue updating dealers with FAQs in the
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Many of you have already seen the articles about a Right to Repair law relating to agriculture equipment being introduced in Wisconsin. NAEDA has received a few contacts from dealers relating to this and we want to provide an update to all dealers. Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement
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The West Virginia Legislature has continued a flurry of hearings on Right to Repair legislation. NAEDA previously sent a legislative alert concerning H.B. 2373, which was heard by the House Committee on Government Organization on February 26th. That bill has had an additional hearing held by the same committee on March 4th since then. The status of that
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The Illinois House of Representatives has scheduled a public hearing on House Bill (HB) 1909 for Wednesday, 5 March. HB 1909 “Agricultural Equipment Repair Bill of Rights Act” seeks to implement mandates on agricultural equipment dealers that would have negative consequences for their businesses. Specifically, this bill would: 1. Create price-fixing mandates by requiring OEMs to provide parts,
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The news on tariffs has not improved significantly since our last alert, and this afternoon, more conflicting messages are emerging. After his first Cabinet meeting, President Trump stated that tariffs would go into effect on April 2. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, attempted to clarify, but it remains unclear whether March 4 is still in play
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Late yesterday afternoon, February 25, 2025, the West Virginia Committee on Government Administration announced they would hold a hearing today – February 26, 2025 – at 2:00 pm to hear HB 2373 “Equipment Right to Repair Act.” NAEDA opposes this bill and has submitted written testimony stating our position, which is attached for your reference. This bill is different
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If it weren’t for the last second, nothing would get done so it seems at the Michigan legislature this year. Late last night with the clock ticking down, the Michigan Senate passed House Bill 4002 to amend the Earned Sick Time Act. The bill made the following primary changes: Defined small businesses as having 10
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