The US and China are currently trading blows in a battle over tariffs. Who will make the next move, and what will the ramifications be?
August 8, 2018The Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to negatively impact several key kitchen appliance manufacturers with large US manufacturing footprints.
August 7, 2018The Trump administration’s tariffs on aluminum and steel have drawn a mixed reaction from US producers.
August 3, 2018Many leading global suppliers of solar panels have announced plans to construct manufacturing facilities in the US in 2018.
August 2, 2018Consumer products made in China are generally less expensive and more basic or lower-quality versions compared to those that are made in the US, Canada, or Europe. Therefore, Chinese consumer products are widely sold at mass merchandise and discount retail outlets.
July 31, 2018At first glance, it seems odd that Canada would include playing cards on their list of retaliatory tariffs without also including other forms of entertainment like board games. After all, the US is also a notable source of imports of other entertainment media. However, the picture becomes clearer once you note that US Playing Card Company, the largest producer of playing cards in the US, is headquartered in Kentucky.
July 24, 2018The latest list of proposed tariffs on Chinese imports - including common basic chemicals - stands to impact a wide range of US consumer and industrial markets.
July 20, 2018One of the first tariffs announced by the Trump administration was a nearly 21% levy on Canadian softwood lumber imports. Months after implementation, what are its effects?
July 19, 2018These days, you can't turn on the news without hearing something new about tariffs - and the story is nowhere near its end. Find out how a new list of proposed import taxes on Chinese goods stands to impact some of the devices consumers use daily.
July 18, 2018Fuel efficiency standards set in 2012 have helped shaped the automotive assembly process over the last several years. As lightweighting became a priority, manufacturers replaced heavier, mechanical fasteners with ultra-strong innovative adhesives. Will new federal initiatives change this?
July 3, 2018