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Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–The international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $71.2 billion in May from $69.1 billion in April, as imports increased than exports, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York, NY, July 2, 2021–As millions of Americans head in the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will be facing the highest fuel prices in nearly seven years, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–New orders for manufactured goods in May, up 12 of the last 13 months, increased $8.1 billion, or 1.7%, to $495.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Patrick County, VA, July 1, 2021—Canadian-based Prolam, a manufacturer of hardwood floors for commercial trucks and dry van trailers, will invest $12.8 million in Patrick County, Virginia to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation, reports WFXR.
Calhoun, GA, June 30, 2021-Mohawk will unveil innovative products across categories, programs and digital offerings to help its retail partners “Win with Edge” at the Mohawk Edge Summit 2022, held December 1 to 4, 2021 at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.
Washington, DC, July 1, 2021—In the week ending June 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 364,000, a decrease of 51,000 from the previous week's revised level according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, July 1, 2021—Construction spending during May 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,545.3 billion, 0.3% below the revised April estimate of $1,549.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, July 1, 2021-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is has announced the expansion of its membership categories to include a new vendor/supplier membership.
Dalton, GA, July 1, 2021-Shaw Industries has announced the induction of Agustin “Augie” Tamayo, a veteran truck driver for the company, into the National Private Truck Council/Omnitracs Driver Hall of Fame earlier this month.
Lake Zurich, IL, July 1, 2021-WarmlyYours has launched a new installer certification program to help provide continuous radiant heating training.