Trump Administration Delays Implementation of Section 301 Tariffs
On February 28, the Trump Administration, citing progress in talks with Beijing, formally delayed a planned increase in tariffs on $200 billion... Read More
Spending Bill Includes Directives to USTR on the Tariffs Exclusion Process
PESA Members are increasingly concerned about the tariffs outlined by the Trump Administration, including section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, as... Read More
PESA Co-Hosts “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland” Town Hall in Houston
PESA co-hosted a town hall event on January 24 discussing the damage that tariffs are having on the oilfield services and equipment... Read More
At Texas Town Hall, New Data Reveals Massive Tariff Costs for Lone Star State
Most recent monthly data shows Texas businesses have paid $364 million in tariffs on products subject to new Trump tariffs; more than... Read More
Congressional Update: House Appropriations, New Climate Change Committee
Congress remains deadlocked on passing a government funding bill that can pass both chambers and be signed by the President. Currently, one-third of... Read More
How the Government Shutdown is Affecting the Oil & Gas Industry
Today marks the 27th day the federal government has been locked in a partial shutdown, extending its lead over the 21-day shutdown that occurred... Read More
PESA Hosts Second Webinar on OSHA Silica Rule
On January 16, PESA hosted its second educational webinar on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard, bringing together... Read More
PESA to Host Silica Webinar: Best Practices for Compliance
On June 23, 2018, the oil and gas industry was required to be in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new standards... Read More
Congressional Update: Year-End Spending, 301 Tariffs, Oklahoma Spotlight
YEAR-END SPENDING The U.S. House and Senate are currently working through the final year-end spending bill, which covers a quarter of the... Read More
Americans for Free Trade Call on White House to End Trade War
Nearly 150 Business Groups Ask White House to Capitalize on G20 Meeting and End Trade War Ahead of Looming New Year’s Day... Read More