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Washington, DC, February 28, 2025-"The U.S. plans next week to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China over its role in the fentanyl trade and move forward with 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, President Trump said Thursday, setting up a pivotal week for his protectionist trade agenda,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2025—Personal income increased $221.9 billion (0.9% at a monthly rate) in January, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
February 27, Jackson, MS – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) continues its commitment to education and workforce development by offering 21 free hands-on training events across the country this March.
Osaka, Japan, February 28, 2025—Universal Fibers now has a facility operating in Japan.
Chicago, IL, February 28, 2025—RYC Flooring, a new family-owned and operated flooring distribution company, announces its launch, bringing an online-centric approach to the flooring industry.
Washington, DC, February 27, 2025-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024, according to the second estimate.
Washington, DC, February 27, 2025-The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell 4.6% to 70.6 in January, an all-time low, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, February 27, 2025—New orders for manufactured durable goods in January, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $8.7 billion or 3.1% to $286.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Washington, DC, February 27, 2025—In the week ending February 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Atlanta GA, February 25, 2025-Interface announced Q4 2024 net sales $335 million, up 3.0% year-over-year from $325.1 million.