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U.S. contractors buffeted by tariffs, uncertainty, immigration crackdown: AGC report

The Associated General Contractors of America has released a report documenting how U.S. contractors have been hit with a triple whammy under the Trump administration,…

adminSeptember 5, 2025

Lifestyle

Tariff hikes prompt Arteriors surcharge adjustments

LEWISVILLE, Texas – Arteriors is adjusting its current temporary surcharges in response to tariff increases that took effect in early August, the company told customers…

adminSeptember 2, 2025

Lifestyle

Burlington’s sales rise on faster turns and higher tickets

Burlington, N.J. – Although traffic was flat in the second quarter, Burlington Stores Inc. shoppers were spending a little more freely. Sales of $2.7 billion…

adminAugust 30, 2025

Lifestyle

The ‘unintended casualties’ of the tariff war and my solution | Susan Williams of Kalalou

The owner of home décor brand Kalalou shares her solution to Trump's recent tariffs that's a win-win for manufacturers and the government. Small American businesses…

adminAugust 29, 2025

Lifestyle

Shipping cancellations spike as U.S. ends de minimis rule

The removal of the $800 duty-free threshold is expected to raise costs for small businesses, disrupt global postal networks and drive up prices for U.S.…

adminAugust 29, 2025

Lifestyle

Trump touts tariffs as key to reviving N.C. furniture industry

WASHINGTON — In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Donald Trump doubled down on his proposal for furniture-specific tariffs, saying the measures will help bring…

adminAugust 26, 2025

Lifestyle

Summer markets had a bit of a disconnect, don’t you think? | Warren Shoulberg

Well, I was there, I saw it all in person … and I still don’t quite understand exactly what happened. If, like me, you went…

adminAugust 25, 2025

Lifestyle

Trump signals possible new tariffs on imported furniture

Administration launches investigation, with decision expected in 50 days as industry faces mounting challenges. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration has…

adminAugust 25, 2025

Lifestyle

Will holiday shoppers be watching their wallets? Not more than usual, new report says

Inflation and tariffs won't stop consumers from snagging presents, according to a report from Salsify. Even with economic turmoil and turbulence from fluctuating tariffs, consumers…

adminAugust 22, 2025

Construction Professionals

Tariffs make JCB rethink US strategy

JCB backhoe loader production lineJCB says that the new tariffs will cost it hundreds of million of pounds and is pushing for special treatment while…

adminAugust 22, 2025