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Import Prices Rose 02% in April

Washington, DC, May 14, 2019—U.S. import prices advanced 0.2% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after increasing 0.6% in March.

Välinge Opens Support Center in Shanghai

Viken, Sweden, May 14, 2019—In addition to the existing sales office in Shanghai, Välinge now expands its presence with a support center at Homag China Golden Field center in Kunshan.

Jeff Krejsa Named VP of Marketing & Strategy for Gerflor

Chicago, IL, May 13, 2019--Gerflor has named Jeff Krejsa as VP of marketing and strategy for Gerflor, Connor Sports and Sport Court.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S.-Made Goods; Talks to Extend Into June

Washington, DC, May 13, 2019-U.S. trade negotiations with China will likely continue into June, the Wall Street Journal reports; following that news, China announced it would retaliate to the U.S. tariff increases by increasing tariffs on U.S.-made imports.

Hadingers Holds Charity Golf Tournament

Naples, FL, May 13, 2019—On May 3, Hadinger Flooring hosted its 13th Annual Classic Golf Tournament, held at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.

CEO of Halstead/Metroflor Weighs in On Tariffs

Norwalk, CT, May 10, 2019-Harlan Stone, CEO of Halstead/Metroflor, released the following statement about the Chinese tariff increase to 25%.

Chinese Tariffs Increased to 25% at Midnight Thursday

Washington, DC, May 10, 2019-The Trump administration has increased tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, including flooring, “and threatened to impose additional levies on virtually everything China exports to the U.S.” reports the Wall Street Journal.