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USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review
March 16th, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will […]
24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump
March 9th, 2026
Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argue […]
Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days
March 9th, 2026
On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries without International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and must […]
Lyle Shipley joins Herculite as Director of Innovation
March 3rd, 2026
Herculite Products announces that Lyle Shipley is joining Herculite as the new Director of Innovation. In this role, Shipley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions, and supporting growth across the organization. With over 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, Shipley has a strong background in film formulation, […]
Point of Rental launches Rental Intelligence Suite
March 3rd, 2026
Point of Rental Software has introduced Rental Intelligence Suite, a set of AI-powered tools that help rental businesses turn complex data into clear, useful insights. Rental Intelligence Suite is built for the rental industry. It combines artificial intelligence and machine learning with more than 40 years of rental expertise and the depth and breadth of […]
Nick Deninno receives Industry Impact Award
March 3rd, 2026
B&R Innovations/Block and Roll is honored to congratulate founder, owner and CEO, Nick Deninno, on being selected as the winner of the 2025 ARA Industry Impact Award from the American Rental Association (ARA). The ARA Industry Impact Award recognizes a manufacturer supplier and/or independent manufacturer representative rental industry professional who made a significant impact on […]
TapGoods, Easy RFID Pro announce strategic RFID integration
February 27th, 2026
TapGoods, the end-to-end software solution for event and equipment rental businesses, announced a strategic integration with Easy RFID Pro, an RFID inventory execution platform designed to automate warehouse workflows, reduce shrinkage and improve inventory accuracy. The integration connects TapGoods’ rental management system with Easy RFID Pro’s RFID scanning technology, enabling rental companies to validate inventory in […]
ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6
February 26th, 2026
Advanced Textile Association's (ATA's) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Survey results will be […]
Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful
February 20th, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a national emergency under the IEEPA. These tariffs were at minimum 10%, […]
Midwest Fabric Products Association votes to disband
February 19th, 2026
At the Midwest Fabric Products Association's (MFPA) recent conference, members in attendance held a formal vote on the association's future. Photo: MFPA The Midwest Fabric Products Association (MFPA) announced Feb. 19 that the association has voted to disband. "This was not a decision made lightly, and we want to recognize and thank everyone who has […]