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• JA Update on Russia/Ukraine Crisis|April 4, 2022
  On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, resulting in heavy civilian casualties and serious breaches of international law. In response, the United States and other Western governments... Read More >
• Industry Risk Report: January 2022|January 24, 2022
  It’s a new year and jewelers are being met with many of the same ongoing challenges, with other potential risks on the horizon.  Read More >
• Industry Risk Report: November 2021|November 1, 2021
  As we enter the holiday selling season, Jewelers of America’s Risk Report offers a snapshot of some of the hot-button issues that could affect the jewelry industry during this... Read More >
• Legislative Update: Tax Increases Loom |September 29, 2021
  Lawmakers in the House were expected to vote this week on the Senate-passed $1.2 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, which Democrats are working... Read More >
• Industry Risk Report: August 2021|August 5, 2021
  From the impact of COVID-19 to the renewed restrictions on sourcing from Burma, Jewelers of America’s Risk Report returns this month with highlights on some of the key issues... Read More >
• Legislative Update: Sanctions Hit Burma|April 9, 2021
  Important Update: Since Jewelers of America first shared this news, the U.S. Treasury Department announced additional sanctions that target individuals and entities connected to the Myanmar Military Regime. The... Read More >
• Legislative Update: 2020 Election Results|November 10, 2020
  The results of the 2020 Presidential and Congressional elections are in and the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee, JAPAC, had one of its... Read More >
• Legislative Update: Tariffs & Taxes|August 8, 2019
  Jewelers of America ensures our members are the most informed on legislative issues that can affect jewelry businesses. In our latest... Read More >