Why It Matters
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP was registered as the lobbying firm for American Tank Trailers Manufacturing Coalition on August 14, 2026. The coalition represents leading domestic manufacturers of heavy-duty stainless steel tank trailers used to transport liquids including milk, chemicals, fuel, asphalt, and fertilizer across North American highways. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum were doubled from 25 percent to 50 percent on June 4, 2025, directly affecting the cost of materials used in tank trailer manufacturing.
By The Numbers
The coalition engaged five lobbyists through Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Aaron Cummings, Annmarie Conboy-DePasquale, Jim Flood, Brady Howell, and one unnamed lobbyist. Cummings has filed 43 total lobbying disclosures and has committee experience with the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 115th Congress. Conboy-DePasquale has 46 total filings. Flood has 30 total filings and has worked as an in-house lobbyist for Omnicare Inc. Howell served in Congress for 7 years 4 months across the 112th through 115th Congresses, from 2011 to 2019, and has committee experience with the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 112th Congress.
Broader Context
The American Tank Trailers Manufacturing Coalition is a newly formed trade organization representing founding members Stainless Tank & Equipment, MAC Trailers, West-Mark Trailers, and E.D. Etnyre & Co. The coalition's entry into federal lobbying reflects the industry's exposure to tariff policy affecting both input costs and competitive positioning. With Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum now at 50 percent, domestic manufacturers face higher production costs for the stainless steel and aluminum components essential to tank trailer construction. The coalition's focus on tariff bills broadly suggests manufacturers are seeking to influence how tariff policy evolves, whether through rate adjustments, exemptions for critical inputs, or broader trade negotiations. This is the coalition's first federal lobbying registration, indicating that the tariff environment is the primary catalyst for mobilization.
Bottom Line
The American Tank Trailers Manufacturing Coalition's registration with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck signals that domestic tank trailer manufacturers are moving from passive adaptation to active advocacy in response to the Trump administration's tariff regime. Facing higher steel and aluminum costs from Section 232 tariffs, the coalition is now lobbying on tariff bills broadly, a strategy that suggests manufacturers are seeking to shape trade policy rather than simply comply with it. The engagement of five experienced lobbyists, including two with significant congressional service, underscores the stakes and the coalition's intent to influence policy at the highest levels.
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