Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards

May 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members’ technical skills and accomplishment…
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
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New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products

March 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also approved a state law, which phases out and prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS. The labeling requiremen…
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Captivate Event Rentals acquires Valley Event Lighting

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Captivate Event Rentals, Tempe, Ariz., has acquired Valley Event Lighting (VEL), a Phoenix-based event lighting provider. VEL provides services such as bistro lighting, uplighting, stage lighting and custom projections. The company’s capabilities will be combined with Captivate Event Ren…
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USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

March 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
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24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 Sectio…
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Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 witho…
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Nick Deninno receives Industry Impact Award

March 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 ma…
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2027 ICC code development progresses

February 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Note: The author serves as ATA’s code consultant and attends building code development meetings. One of the services provided to members of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is advocacy. For the member groups involved with permanent awnings and structures, temporary tents and sometimes even …
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