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President Trump extends pause on China tariff rate for 90 days
August 13, 2025 | Industry News, News
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China’s 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports w…
European Union and U.S. announce trade agreement, modifying tariffs on most goods
July 29, 2025 | Industry News, News
The European Union (EU) and the U.S. announced a trade agreement July 27 that sets a 15% tariff on most EU goods, effective Aug. 1. The 15% tariff applies to all EU exports currently subject to reciprocal tariffs, including automobiles and automobile parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. It doe…
Proposed code changes for temporary structures
July 1, 2025 | News
The 2024 International Building Code has a major revision that impacts temporary structures. It allows them to remain in place for up to 365 days. Any building or structure that is erected for one year or less that serves as an Assembly occupancy or other public use will be classified as a Public-Oc…
The Shade and Awnings supplement is here!
July 1, 2025 | News
People want to be outdoors when they eat, drink or celebrate, and shade structure companies are seeing more demand for shade in multiuse spaces and outdoor entertainment areas. With fabric, steel and more, these companies create permanent and retractable structures with shelter from the elements.
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Mike Stephenson to director of manufacturing
June 30, 2025 | Company News, News
Herculite® Products Inc., a high-performance and custom fabrics manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Stephenson joined Herculite in 2010 and has worked within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager…
U.S. Court of International Law ruling about tariffs put on hold
June 2, 2025 | Industry News, News
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District granted the Donald Trump administration’s request to put a temporary hold on the New York-based U.S. Court of International Trade’s judgment May 29. The Court of International Trade Law’s May 28 judgement ruled in favor of six Amer…