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As tariffs begin, auto industry given one-month exemption
March 5th, 2025
Imports from Canada and Mexico to U.S. automakers were given a one-month exemption to new tariffs on goods from these two countries, which began March 4. This decision by President Donald Trump comes after a March 5 conversation with three leading U.S. auto manufacturers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The administration indicated this would be […]
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
Drytac names Hayden Kelley CEO
November 5th, 2015
Richmond, Va.-based adhesive-coated product developer Drytac has named Hayden Kelley, son of company founder Richard Kelley, the company’s new global chief executive officer, effective immediately. Holding degrees in economics and international business, the younger Kelley previously was regional sales manager for Drytac’s western United States territory and vice president of sales and marketing for Drytac […]
Safety shoe manufacturer launches new line
June 10th, 2015
Canadian company Mellow Walk's latest innovation is out to change the perception that safety shoes can’t be good looking, too. The company has taken a new step in safety shoe design. "We've always taken great pride in manufacturing high quality products that combine the best possible safety and durability with the high degree of comfort […]