EPA extends reporting period for PFAS manufacturers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission deadline was July 11, 2025, and it has now been extended to April 13, 2026. This extension will allow EPA [...]

By |2025-05-13T10:46:20-05:00May 12, 2025|

U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs

The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and [...]

By |2025-05-12T10:59:49-05:00May 12, 2025|

U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs on imports for 90 days

U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from both countries will meet [...]

By |2025-05-12T10:18:44-05:00May 12, 2025|

Herculite Products Inc. acquires Strata Film Coatings

Image: Herculite® Products Inc. Herculite® Products Inc. announces the acquisition of Strata Film Coatings, a manufacturer of advanced film coating solutions. A company press release says the strategic acquisition marks “a significant milestone in Herculite’s ongoing commitment to expand its product offerings and enhance its market presence.” “We are thrilled to welcome Strata Film Coatings into the [...]

By |2025-05-05T11:20:53-05:00May 5, 2025|

EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days

The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations.  The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14.  The decision was made in response to the U.S. delaying tariffs on imports [...]

By |2025-04-17T14:05:25-05:00April 17, 2025|

President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, increases tariffs on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs for 90 days, with country-specific tariffs (detailed in Annex I) now effective July 9, 2025. Countries included in Annex I are currently subject to 10% ad valorem rates, with exemptions listed in [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:23:55-05:00April 10, 2025|

Tariffs on imports to the U.S. begin, affecting multiple countries

Country-specific tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in an April 2 executive order are now in effect. The president declared a national emergency in the executive order as a result of "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits," which included a reciprocal tariff policy. Tariffs on imports from various countries were determined by rates [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:12:20-05:00April 9, 2025|

President Trump imposes 25% tariff on automobile imports beginning April 3

President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 27 imposing a 25% tariff on automobile imports to the U.S., beginning April 3. Currently, the tariff will only apply to automobiles, but a process for including automobile parts is being developed. Automobiles covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement qualify for "preferential tariff treatment," where they can [...]

By |2025-04-01T13:23:35-05:00April 1, 2025|

European Commission delays tariffs on U.S. goods until mid-April

The European Commission has announced a two-week delay in reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, which are now set to go into effect in mid-April. The commission announced these tariffs in response to the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by the U.S. that began March 12. The commission initially planned to introduce tariffs [...]

By |2025-03-26T13:16:49-05:00March 26, 2025|

Technical textiles market expected to reach $284 billion by 2029

Image: BCC Research According to the latest study from BCC Research, "Technical Textiles: Global Markets," the technical textiles market is expected to grow from $213.8 billion in 2024 to $284 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2024–2029. Technical textiles are engineered to provide characteristics such as [...]

By |2025-03-23T16:43:17-05:00March 23, 2025|
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