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The latest updates on regulations and legislation
Jewelers of America closely watches U.S. and global affairs to track risks, concerns and legislative changes that could impact the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions: U.S. Tariffs and the Jewelry Industry
Frequently Asked Questions: U.S. Tariffs and the Jewelry Industry As we approach a year and a half of tariff uncertainty, Jewelers of America has compiled the following FAQ and Chart, provid…Read More -
Advocacy Update: August 2026
Advocacy Update: August 2026 Read Jewelers of America’s monthly Advocacy Update newsletter below, which was sent on August 6, 2026. This content is member only. To acce…Read More -
JA Meets with U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer in D.C.
JA Meets with U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer in D.C. On Wednesday, July 29, Jewelers of America President and CEO David Bonaparte traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with United States Trad…Read More -
Tariffs, as of Today
Tariffs, as of Today The Trump administration is implementing a flurry of new tariffs, which began early this morning, following an announcement from the United State Trade Representative Ja…Read More -
Out with the Old Tariffs and in with the New
Out with the Old Tariffs and in with the New The Trump Administration will implement new tariffs starting this month. They will replace the current 10 percent tariffs set to expire on July 2…Read More