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Tariffs threatened for steel/aluminum imports from Brazil/Argentina
On Dec. 2, President Trump tweeted that the U.S. would impose Section 232 tariffs on steel imported from Brazil, and […]
U.S. proposes tariffs on French imports, including smallwares
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that France’s Digital Services Tax is burdensome on U.S. commerce. The 3 percent tax applies […]
Trade negotiations with China continue
In mid-December, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China. The new agreement leaves the current 25 […]
ENERGY STAR®/NAFEM discuss state requirements
On Nov. 19, NAFEM and representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation met to discuss individual […]
Trade negotiations with China continue
In mid-December, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China. The new agreement leaves the current 25 […]
November 2019 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November PPI Index on Dec. 12.
Member spotlight – Forbes Industries
Member since: 1993Industry: Serving equipment, furnishings, décor & custom fabrication Website: https://www.forbesindustries.com Established in 1919, Forbes Industries began by building mobile carts […]
IMPORTANT TRADE UPDATE re: China Negotiations and USMCA
Last week, the White House announced a Phase One trade deal with China.The new agreement leaves the current 25 percent Section 301 […]
PFAS Action Plans
EPA is taking a proactive, cross-agency approach to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The agency’s actions are found here. For additional […]
California begins process to further reduce HFC emissions
A list of known HFC phase-down activities by state is available here. Our thanks to Stephen Schaefer, Group Leader, Hoshizaki America, […]