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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korea and Japan

New York, NY, July 8, 2025-"Stocks fell Monday after President Trump renewed trade tensions with a range of countries while extending a deadline on so-called reciprocal tariffs to August 1,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

ITC Makes Affirmative Preliminary Ruling on Hardwood Dumping

Washington, DC, July 8, 2025-In a victory for U.S. producers of hardwood and decorative plywood (HWDP), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on July 3, found that there is a reasonable indication that imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are materially injuring the U.S. HWDP industry, reports law firm Wiley.

Small Business Optimism Inched Down to 98.6 in June

Washington, DC, July 8, 2025-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

Tile Solutions Plus 2025 Slated for Arizona in Late October

Glen Ellyn, IL, July 8, 2025— Tile Solutions Plus 2025 will be held from October 27 to October 29 at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Construction Employment Rose by 15,000 in June

Washington, DC, July 7, 2025—The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Truist Reports on Construction Industry Reaction to "Big, Beautiful Bill"

Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Trust reported about how industry trade groups have reacted to the recently-signed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."

Today's Homebuyers Need $17K More than They Did 5 Years Ago

Seattle, WA, July 7, 2025-Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow analysis finds.

Wet Q2 Weather Conditions Impacted Construction Activity

Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Truist analyzed Q2 weather conditions in relation to construction.

Shehadi Commercial Flooring Names Ross Langhorne President

Toronto, ON, July 7, 2025—Ross Langhorne will be joining Lynx Flooring as the president of Shehadi Commercial Flooring in Fairfield, New Jersey.

U.S. and Vietnam Reach Tariff Agreement

New York, NY, July 3, 2025-The U.S. and Vietnam have struck a tariff deal that will see American goods enter Vietnam duty-free, President Trump announced Wednesday, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Trade Deficit Rose by $11.3 Billion in May

Washington, DC, July 3, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $71.5 billion in May, up $11.3 billion from $60.3 billion in April, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

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