President Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

June 4, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. The U.S. and the U.K. previously reached a trade deal on May 8, agreeing to negotiate an alternative arrangement for the 25% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to…
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U.S. Court of International Law tariff ruling put on hold

June 2, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District granted the Donald Trump administration’s request to put a temporary hold on the New York-based U.S. Court of International Trade’s May 28 judgment. The judgement ruled in favor of six American-based companies, ruling that President Trum…
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Tablescapes Event Rentals expands to Milwaukee with new showroom

May 23, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Tablescapes Event Rentals has announced the grand opening of its new showroom located in Milwaukee. The showroom opened to the public on May 1, 2025, offering event planners, venues, caterers and private clients the opportunity to explore a wide range of rental products firsthand. A soft openin…
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In memoriam: Larry Weeman

May 23, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Party Track announces the passing of our founder and president, Larry Weeman, on May 18, 2025. Larry was the driving force behind Party Track, building it with a strong foundation of integrity, reliability, and respect—principles that have also shaped the valued relationships we hold with partners…
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EPA delays start of submission period for PFAS manufacturers and importers

May 12, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission period was to start July 11, 2025, and it has now be…
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U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs

May 12, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. and the U.K. announced on May 8 that the countries made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed on April 2 on U.K. imports remains in effect, but an alternate deal was made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and aluminum &…
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U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs on imports for 90 days

May 12, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from bo…
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T3 Event Rentals acquires McVision Production Rentals and BeCoolers

May 9, 2025  |  Industry News, News

T3 Event Rentals, Alpharetta, Ga., has acquired McVision Production Rentals and BeCoolers, two production rental companies specializing in large-scale power and climate control. T3 said the strategic acquisition expands its inventory of industrial-grade generators and HVAC units. McVision Production…
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EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days

April 17, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. officials to negotiate.  The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14.  The decision was made…
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ARA spearheads effort to establish event-specific NAICS code

April 10, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The American Rental Association (ARA) announced its efforts to establish a new code in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) exclusively for the event rental segment. On Feb. 18, 2025, ARA filed a robust set of regulatory comments with the White House’s Office of Management a…
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