We connect global businesses with local communities through the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program.
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As tariff policies continue to evolve, U.S. FTZs remain a valuable tool for manufacturers and importers. In an interview with The Energy Republic, Melissa Irmen, AZS, CZS, NAFTZ Director of Advocacy discussed the U.S. FTZs program & NAFTZ advocacy.
theenergyrepublic.com/us-for…
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NAFTZ Board Director Jessica M. recently spoke with @Marketplace about how the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program continues to support U.S. businesses in today's trade environment. Read the full article by clicking on the following link: marketplace.org/story/2026/0…
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A new company has joined the NAFTZ FTZ Marketplace! The U.S. FTZ Marketplace continues to serve as a valuable resource connecting the U.S. FTZ community with service provider supporting U.S. FTZ. Explore the latest addition and browse the Marketplace here: members.naftz.org/servicepro…
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The May 2026 NAFTZ Zones Report is now available, featuring important updates and insights.
Members, check your inbox for the PDF copy. Non-members, visit our website for a sneak peak: members.naftz.org/news
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Congressman Aaron Bean recently published a release highlighting the launch of the bipartisan U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Caucus and the importance of the U.S. FTZ program to American competitiveness.
Read the full release:
bean.house.gov/media/press-r…
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The U.S. FTZ program remains a powerful tool for supporting American jobs, investment, and global competitiveness. We look forward to engaging with the new bipartisan U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Caucus. #USForeignTradeZones #GlobalTrade #NAFTZ
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Global competition is intensifying, and American manufacturers need smarter tools to stay competitive, grow jobs, and strengthen supply chains at home.
That’s why @RepStricklandWA and I launched the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Caucus. Together, we will modernize trade policy, expand opportunity, and reinforce America’s economic leadership.
MORE: bean.house.gov/media/press-r…
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Happy to share that fDi Intelligence, a sister publication of #FinancialTimes, published a detailed article on #USForeignTradeZones! In the piece, fDi explores the activity spike in U.S. FTZ applications in the wake of Liberation Day tariffs. Read here: fdiintelligence.com/content/…
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Our president, Jeffrey J. Tafel, CAE, has penned an article for Manufacturing.net on the impacts of “Liberation Day” tariffs and what they’ve meant for U.S. companies operating out of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones.
Read at the following link: manufacturing.net/supply-cha…
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NAFTZ applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional U.S. FTZ Caucus, a new initiative focused on strengthening U.S. manufacturing, supporting domestic jobs, and advancing supply chains through the U.S. FTZ program.
Click to read the press release: members.naftz.org/news/Detai…
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We’re grateful for the organizations serving as Brand Sponsors for #NAFTZSpring26:
Your support helps strengthen the overall experience while increasing visibility and engagement throughout the event. Thank you for supporting the NAFTZ community and this year’s seminar.
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A special thank you to our Ruby Sponsor, Port Corpus Christi, for supporting #NAFTZSpring26.
Your partnership helps NAFTZ bring together U.S. FTZ professionals from across the country. We appreciate your continued support of the U.S. FTZ community at NAFTZ.
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We'd like to take a moment to thank and recognize NAFTZ's Spring Seminar Experience Sponsors!
From helpful event materials to fun attendee touches throughout #NAFTZSpring26, your support helps create an engaging and enjoyable experience for our U.S. FTZ community. Thank you.
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A special thank you to the Silver Sponsors of #NAFTZSpring26!
Your support plays an important role in helping NAFTZ deliver a valuable and engaging experience for #NAFTZSpring26 attendees. We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to the U.S. FTZ community.
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We are just two days away from #NAFTZSpring26 in Portland, ME. If you’re attending, let us know what you’re looking forward to most.
We can’t wait to see everyone soon. Safe travels to all #NAFTZSpring26 attendees!
#ForeignTradeZones #GlobalTrade #InternationalTrade #FTZ #NAFTZ
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Site Selection Magazine has published a new U.S. FTZ analysis – ranking individual zones and their respective states, based on import/export activity.
Our Director of Advocacy, Melissa Irmen, AZS, CZS, was also featured in the piece. Click to read: siteselection.com/u-s-foreig…
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NAFTZ’s Melissa Irmen spoke with Hungarian media at #SelectUSA on #USForeignTradeZones and their growing global importance. Read more: hungarytoday.hu/hungarian-co…
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A special thank you to our Event App Sponsor, Copper Hill, for the 2026 NAFTZ Spring Seminar. Their support helps power the event experience, making it easier for attendees to stay connected, access the program, and engage with fellow U.S. FTZ professionals throughout the event.
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In a recent appearance on the Area Development “Site & Facility Planning Podcast”, NAFTZ’s President, Jeffrey Tafel, discussed how U.S. FTZs are helping companies remain competitive in the U.S. amid an increasingly volatile global market.
Click to listen:
areadevelopment.com/podcasts…
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