Designtex adds new image search feature to website

September 10, 2025  |  News

Designtex, a designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has added a new artificial intelligence (AI) image search feature to its website, designtex.com. The AI feature was developed in collaboration with Stylib, a tech startup. After a user uploads an image or selects …
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Reventals introduces AI-powered event planning assistant

September 8, 2025  |  News

Reventals, an Austin, Texas-based online marketplace that connects customers with locally owned event rental vendors, has launched what it called the “first-ever artificial intelligence [AI] assistant built expressly for party and event rental planning.” Evie, Reventals’ AI assistant, recommen…
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President Trump issues tariff rate modifications

September 6, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued further modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), effective Mon., Sept. 8. The changes were issued in the Sept. 5 Executive Order “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade…
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India extends import duty exemption on cotton until December

September 6, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Indian government announced Aug. 28 that the country will extend its import duty exemption on cotton until Dec. 31. Previously, the exemption was to be in effect until ⁠Sept. 30. The exemption reduces the import duty on cotton from 11% to 0%. The decision was informed by the Indian Central Boa…
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US EPA takes action to fix DEF deficiencies

September 3, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new action that aims to protect American farmers, truckers and other diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems. EPA issued guidance urging engine and equipment manufacturers …
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Florida Event Decor acquires Chic Event Furniture

August 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

Florida Event Decor, Orlando, Fla., has acquired Chic Event Furniture, an event furniture rental company. The merger expands the company’s inventory, design capabilities and service coverage for clients across Florida and beyond. “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both companies…
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U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs

August 20, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of “derivative” steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories a…
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President Trump extends pause on China tariff rate for 90 days

August 13, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China’s 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports w…
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