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Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—"President Trump imposed tariffs on 69 countries and the EU, effective August 7, ranging from 10% to 50%. Canada's tariff rose to 35% amid fentanyl disputes; India faces 25%, Brazil 50%, and the EU 15%,” reports Morning Brew.
Murray, KY, August 1, 2025—HempWood is opening a new factory on its Murray, Kentucky campus on August 5.
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 96,000 jobs, or 1.2%.
Dalton, GA, August 1, 2025—The 2025 Synergy Convention & Expo is set for September 16 to 18 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville.
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported.
La Grange, GA, August 1, 2025—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) welcomes Mondorevive as a new associate supply chain member.
Suwanee, GA, July 31, 2025—Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company based in Suwanee, Georgia, has announced the acquisition of Signature Floors and Design, a custom home flooring specialist located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The acquisition was finalized in June 2025.
Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2025—Diverzify, the nation’s largest commercial flooring enterprise, has announced the opening of two new offices in Boise, Idaho, and Nashville, Tennessee— extending the company’s national footprint and strengthening its ability to serve key growth markets across the U.S.
New York, NY, July 31, 2025-"The Federal Reserve held rates steady for a fifth straight meeting Wednesday but faced rare dissents from two officials seeking an immediate cut,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, July 31, 2025-Personal income increased $71.4 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.