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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Widened Following Increase in Imports
The White House issued a proclamation on January 24 widening tariffs on the imports of derivative aluminum and steel products into the U.S., citing increased import volumes in an effort to circumvent the duties on aluminum and steel articles. Derivative … Continue reading
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Reinstated on Brazil and Argentina
President Trump announced Monday morning that tariffs would immediately be restored on steel and aluminum from Brazil and Argentina in response to the countries devaluing their currencies. Both Brazil and Argentina were exempt from the original Section 232 tariffs imposed … Continue reading
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CCI: Contractors Concerned about Labor Shortage, Materials Costs
According to the Q2 2019 Commercial Construction Index (CCI), contractors, including specialty trade and general, expect to increase hiring in the second half of 2019 despite the persistent challenge of finding skilled workers. Produced by USG Corp. and the U.S. … Continue reading
U.S. Deal with Canada and Mexico Lifts Aluminum and Steel Tariffs
A week after it announced an increase on Chinese tariffs, the U.S. made some progression toward an amended North American Free Trade Agreement, lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Industry associations have applauded the deal, which they … Continue reading
Tariff Increase Deadline Delayed Amid Talks with China
The tariff rate on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, including many glass products, will not be raised from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 1, the deadline for a trade deal. President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. … Continue reading
