US suppliers of consumer water treatment systems – including water purification systems and water softeners – have not been able to duck the reach of recent tariffs imposed on China.
October 10, 2018The Trump administration’s unapologetic disparagement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has resulted in a replacement agreement, announced October 1. Now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has NAFTA changed in anything but name?
October 9, 2018For many Americans who rely on the low-cost housewares and other goods supplied by dollar and discount stores, new tariffs implemented by the US on Chinese imports could spell bad news.
October 3, 2018Rising trade tensions between the US and Chinese governments - including new 10% tariffs from the US on $200 billion in Chinese goods - threatens to further impact US imports of wood products. Find out why this has significant implications for the US building materials industry.
September 27, 2018A 10% tariff on $200 billion in Chinese imports took effect today. The inclusion of certain plastic bags on that list seems like it should be a boon for green businesses. Find out why one Freedonia analyst thinks that may not be the case.
September 24, 2018While most of the tariffs put forth by the Trump administration thus far have primarily impacted manufacturers, the most recent round is set to have a more direct impact on consumers' wallets. Which goods should consumers expect to pay more for in the coming weeks?
September 21, 2018Will the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration help or hurt the US flooring industry? Testimony by key industry participants shows that companies are divided.
September 20, 2018In August, the ailing newspaper industry received a measure of relief after the US International Trade Commission overturned a damaging tariff on newsprint. Why was the tariff instated in the first place? Read all about it inside.
September 17, 2018As the trade war between the US and China heats up, the Trump administration is readying its next salvo: a 10% tariff rate on $200 billion worth of products, including plasticware. Who are some of the winners and losers in this latest round of import taxes?
September 14, 2018Several of the most popular fencing materials in the US are subject to new tariffs of more than 20%. How will this affect demand for fencing going forward?
September 13, 2018