Energy Workforce Members source certain parts used in the manufacturing process of larger end products from qualified foreign suppliers. Many of the products are not currently produced in the United States and have not been produced here for many years. While Energy Workforce Members would prefer to source from an entirely domestic supply chain, often this is not possible.
Energy Workforce Members support efforts to reshore as much manufacturing to the US as possible, but want to ensure that these efforts do not inadvertently harm the competitiveness of the US energy services sector, our products or raise energy costs for American consumers.
ENERGY WORKFORCE’S POSITION
Energy Workforce supports trade policies that strengthen American manufacturing, promote fair competition and advance U.S. energy dominance. Our members are investing in domestic manufacturing and support efforts to address unfair trade practices and foreign manufacturing overcapacity.
At the same time, the energy services sector relies on complex global supply chains for many of the specialized materials and components required to manufacture critical energy equipment. Trade policies should be implemented in a way that protects American manufacturers and workers while minimizing unnecessary disruptions to energy production, investment and supply chains.
Energy Workforce advocates for targeted, predictable trade policies that:
- Support domestic manufacturing and investment.
- Protect access to critical energy components where domestic alternatives are not yet available.
- Avoid unnecessary cost increases that reduce the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
- Strengthen North American and allied supply chains while advancing America’s energy security.
Tariffs Damage Industry Competitiveness
Section 232 and 301 tariffs disrupt industry supply chains, resulting in increased costs and inefficiencies.
Retaliatory measures may dissuade importers from purchasing U.S. petroleum equipment and products, harming service companies and their employees.
